Researchers study the reactions taking place in two-layer thin metal films

Scientists obtained thin copper/gold and iron/palladium films and studied the reactions that take place in them upon heating. Knowing these processes, scientists will be able to improve the properties of materials currently used in microelectronics.

The Coulomb interaction in van der Waals heterostructures

Recent research has unraveled the evolution of electronic structures of a set of vdW heterostructures under an applied vertical electric field.

Scientists produce 3D nanoscale chemical maps of single bacteria

Researchers used ultrabright x-rays to generate 3-D nanoscale maps of a single bacteria's chemical composition with unparalleled spatial resolution.

Smart data enhances atomic force microscopy

It remains a daunting challenge to draw clear mechanistic insights from brute force data analytics in AFM. Scientists now demonstrate an innovative approach to address this difficulty.

New materials: Growing polymer pelts

Vapor deposition of a liquid crystal layer with reactive molecules provides customized nanofibers for different applications.

Metallic nano-particles light up another path towards eco-friendly catalysts

Platinum clusters consisting 19 atoms perform 50 times higher catalytic activity.

Self-sensing materials are here

Next-generation composites may monitor their own structural health.