Thinner Than the Photon Itself – Scientists Invent Smallest Known Way To Guide Light
2D optical waveguides could pave the way for innovative technology. Channeling light from one location to another is the backbone of our modern world. Across…
Materials Science News
Materials Science is the interdisciplinary field that focuses on the properties and applications of materials, from metals and ceramics to polymers and composites. Our Materials Science category provides the latest news, research, and discoveries in this important field, including the development of new materials with novel properties and applications. Discover the latest insights into the synthesis, processing, and characterization of materials, as well as their applications in fields such as electronics, energy, and biomedicine. From the creation of new nanomaterials and biomaterials to the study of materials at the atomic and molecular levels, our coverage of Materials Science provides a comprehensive look at the latest developments in this critical field. Whether you’re a materials scientist, engineer, or just interested in the latest advancements in materials research, our Materials Science category has everything you need to stay up-to-date and inspired.
Zentropy – A New Theory That Could Transform Material Science
The universe naturally gravitates towards disorder, and only through the input of energy can we combat this inevitable chaos. This idea is encapsulated in the…
Laser-Powered Leap: MXene and the Future of Rechargeable Battery Technology
Researchers used laser pulses to enhance MXene’s electrode properties, leading to a potential breakthrough in rechargeable battery technology that could surpass traditional lithium-ion batteries. As…
Beyond Graphene: A New “Metallic” 2D Material – Molybdenene
Researchers have developed a new 2D material named “molybdenene.” Composed of a single atomic layer of molybdenum atoms, this material stands out due to its…
MIT Engineers Harness Kirigami for Ultrastrong and Lightweight Structures
Produced with techniques borrowed from Japanese paper-cutting, the strong metal lattices are lighter than cork and have customizable mechanical properties. Cellular solids are materials composed…
A Dream Nanomaterial: Breakthrough in Mass Production of MXene
Researchers developed an analysis model using magnetic transport characteristics of molecules attached to the surface of MXene. The establishment of a property prediction and classification…
Wonderfully Weird: How Hafnia Is Paving the Way for Neuromorphic Computing
The properties of hafnium dioxide, often referred to as hafina, might seem unremarkable on the surface. However, when this material is rendered into ultrathin layers,…
A Game-Changing Discovery: Scientists Invent Unique Method To Create Better Molecule-Based Magnets
Researchers from the University of Ottawa have developed an innovative technique to create better molecule-based magnets, known as single-molecule magnets (SMMs). Scientists from the University…
Magnet Magic: How AI Is Revolutionizing Material Discovery
Scientists use AI to find new magnetic materials without critical elements. A team of researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory developed…
Atomic-Scale Spin-Optical Laser: Pioneering the Future of Optoelectronic Devices
Researchers from the Technion have pushed the limits of the possible in the field of atomic-scale spin-optics, creating a spin-optical laser from monolayer-integrated spin-valley microcavities…
Graphene’s Quantum Magic: Perfection Is Overrated
The carbon material graphene has excellent electronic properties. But are they also stable enough to be useful in practice? New calculations say: Yes. New computer…
The Next-Generation of Memory Technology – New Material Shows Promise
Phase change memory is a type of nonvolatile memory that utilizes the capability of phase change materials (PCM) to transition between an amorphous state, where…
Better Cybersecurity With a New Quantum Random Number Generator
Quantum random number generation based on a perovskite light emitting diode. Digital information exchange can be safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly with the help…
Scientists Solve Mystery of Microgels
Scientists from PSI and the University of Barcelona have managed to explain the strange behavior of microgels. Their experiments with neutron beams have stretched the…
From Phone Cases to Missiles: Innovative Molecule Makes Materials More Durable
Sandia scientists develop a molecule that reduces wear and tear. A research team at Sandia National Laboratories has developed a molecule that helps change the…
Innovative Atomic Device Enables a Simpler Way To Connect Quantum Computers
A new atomic device sends high-fidelity quantum information over fiber optic networks. Researchers have unveiled a new way to connect quantum devices over long distances,…
Revolutionary Leap in Solar Energy: Researchers Crack 30% Efficiency Threshold With Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Cells
In two separate studies, scientists present novel methods that enable the fabrication of high-performance perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with power conversion efficiencies exceeding 30%. Silicon…
Shattering Conventional Wisdom – Surprising Discovery Could Transform the Future of Electrochemical Devices
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have unveiled a surprising discovery that holds the potential to reshape the landscape of electrochemical devices. This new insight…
