Study shows tweaking one layer of atoms on a catalyst's surface can make it work better

The surprising results offer a way to boost the activity and stability of catalysts for making hydrogen fuel from water.

A technique to produce graphene in a flash can be used to tailor the properties of other 2D materials

Researchers have successfully 'flashed' bulk amounts of 2D dichalcogenides, changing them from semiconductors to metallics.

2D compound shows unique versatility

Multifunctional nanomaterial could enhance solar energy, quantum computing.

Core design strategy for fire-resistant batteries

Development of a strategy for reducing electrolyte-electrode interface resistance, which limits the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries; new material design strategy to increase performance by improving the cathode material.

Liquid metal ink liberates form

Researchers have developed liquid metal microparticles with high conductivity and viscoplasticity.

New nanostructured alloy for anode is a big step toward revolutionizing energy storage

The zinc- and manganese-based alloy further opens the door to replacing solvents commonly used in battery electrolytes with something much safer and inexpensive, as well as abundant: seawater.

Researchers develop new one-step process for creating self-assembled metamaterials

Discovery is big step forward in creating new materials used in a variety of applications including optical devices and sensors.

New method makes graphene nanoribbons easier to produce

Researchers have proposed a new method for synthesizing high-quality graphene nanoribbons, offering a higher yield at a lower cost, compared with the currently used nanoribbon self-assembly on noble metal substrates.

A new approach to film atoms and molecules vibrating inside solids

Theoretical and experimental scientists have come together to watch solids vibrate.