Promising discovery could lead to a better, cheaper perovskite solar cell

Researchers have gained tantalizing new insights into the properties of perovskites, one of the world's most promising materials in the quest to produce a more efficient, robust and cheaper solar cell.

Scientists tame Josephson vortices

Physicists have learned how to locally control Josephson vortices. The discovery can be used for quantum electronics superconducting devices and future quantum processors.

Sponge-like 2D material with interesting electrical conductivity and magnetic properties

Chemists have reported the synthesis of a novel type of 2D metal organic framework (MOF) with interesting electrical conductivity and magnetic properties. This new material may potentially contribute to optoelectronics, photovoltaics, (photo)electrocatalysis, and energy storage.

Visible light and nanoparticle catalysts produce desirable bioactive molecules

Simple photochemical method takes advantage of quantum mechanics.

Bundlemers (new polymer units) could transform industries

Scientists have created a new fundamental unit of polymers that could usher in a new era of materials discovery.

A plethora of states in magic-angle graphene

Researchers use twisted bi-layer graphene to unveil a new zoo of previously unobserved states, from superconducting to insulating to a new range of magnetic and topological states.

Nanotechnology breakthrough enables conversion of infrared light to energy

Researchers have developed technology to tap into infrared light for solar energy conversion and increase solar cell efficiency by 10 percent or more.