Oxygen vs. nanochip: Scientists show vulnerability of a promising 2D semiconductor to air

Researchers have managed to trace in details the structural changes of two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide under long-term environmental impact. The new data narrows the scope of its potential application in microelectronics and at the same time opens up new prospects for the use of two-dimensional materials as catalysts.

Study demonstrates new mechanism for developing electronic devices

Scientists have demonstrated a new mechanism that can potentially allow the control of electrons on the nanometer spatial scale and femtosecond temporal scales using light.

Multimodal imaging shows strain can drive chemistry in a photovoltaic material

A unique combination of imaging tools and atomic-level simulations has allowed researchers to solve a longstanding debate about the properties of a promising material that can harvest energy from light.

Chemical engineers functionalize boron nitride with other nanosystems

Researchers unlock potential for improving composite material.

Heterometallic copper-aluminum super atom discovered

On the outside, the cluster made of 55 copper and aluminum atoms looks like a crystal, but chemically it has the properties of an atom. The heterometallic superatom provides the prerequisites for developing new, more cost-effective catalysts.

A nanoglazed facade that is a power plant and a guarantee

A new building facade produces more energy than the unit needs over the course of the year.

Study of tiny vortices could lead to new self-healing materials, other advances

Scientists hope that tiny vortices, driven by various magnetic fields, will be able to move microscopic particles.