Emergent chirality in polar skyrmions demonstrated for the first time in oxide superlattices

New research has identified properties in materials that could one day lead to applications such as more powerful data storage devices that continue to hold information even after a device has been powered off.

A cautionary tale for researchers working on selective DNA nanostructures drug delivery

DNA nanostructures designed for drug delivery remain a technical challenge.

Light could drive ions in graphene oxide membranes

Scientists have developed layered graphene oxide membranes that show exceptional ionic and molecular transport.

Designer defects in nanodiamonds

New method for creating color centers - a pathway to quantum materials.

Probing battery hotspots for safer energy storage

A laser technique lets researchers see how potentially dangerous growths form in batteries.

Nanocellulose used to develop viable, environmentally-friendly alternative to Styrofoam

Researchers have developed an environmentally-friendly, plant-based material that for the first time works better than Styrofoam for insulation.

Substrate defects key to growth of 2-D materials

Creating two-dimentional materials large enough to use in electronics is a challenge despite huge effort but now, researchers have discovered a method for improving the quality of one class of 2D materials, with potential to achieve wafer-scale growth in the future.