Graphene tunnelling junctions: beyond the breaking point

Scientists tudied the charge transport in a novel system, the 'graphene mechanical break junction' ,which for the first time allowed direct experimental observation of quantum interference effects in bilayer graphene as a function of nanometer-displacements.

Nucleation a boon to sustainable nanomanufacturing

Engineers have used a unique set of state-of-the-art imaging techniques to discover how calcium carbonate nanoparticles nucleate, which is important for those manufacturing the carbonate nanomaterials and controlling metal carbonation during CO2 sequestration.

Commercially relevant bismuth-based thin film processing

Researchers demonstrate a photoresponsive film processing technique that balances morphological properties with electronic performance.

Light provides spin

Scientists decipher the dynamics of electrons in perovskite crystals.

Two quantum dots are better than one: Using one dot to sense changes in another

Researchers fabricate the first nanoelectronic device that can detect single-electron events in a target quantum dot using a second dot as a sensor.

Using donut-shaped lithium sulfide for higher performing batteries

Researchers have developed a lithium-sulfur battery with a doughnut-shaped active material structure showing a record lifecycle of over 600 cycles.

Device uses graphene plasmons to convert mid-infrared light to electrical signals

A team of researchers has developed a device that uses the material graphene to detect mid-infrared light and efficiently convert it to electrical signal at room temperature. It?s a breakthrough that could lead to better communications systems, thermal imagers and other technologies.