Reliable quality-control of graphene and other 2D materials is routinely possible

Researchers have discovered and confirmed a method which could serve as an easy but reliable way to test the quality of graphene and other 2D materials. It takes advantage of the very broad background in surface electron diffraction, named the Bell-Shaped-Component, which strongly correlates to uniformly patterned, or 'perfect' graphene.

Liquid nanofoam could be a game changer for future football helmets

A liquid nanofoam liner undergoing testing could prolong the safe use of football helmets.

Turning a coronavirus protein into a nanoparticle could be key for COVID-19 vaccine

Changing makeup of a specific protein has the potential to neutralize the virus.

Direct observation of a single electron's butterfly-shaped distribution in titanium oxide

A valence electron in titanium oxide has been imaged at a resolution of 0.2 Angstroms using synchrotron X-ray diffraction and a new Fourier synthesis method that can determine the orbital states in materials regardless of their physical properties.