An international team of scientists has developed a metal-organic framework material (MOF) that exhibits a selective, fully reversible and repeatable capability to remove nitrogen dioxide gas from the atmosphere in ambient conditions.
Jun 11th, 2018
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If a coupling mechanism between the atom pair and the molecule exists, one can create a situation in which atom pairs ?resonate? with molecules, thereby clicking together and forming the desired end product.
Jun 11th, 2018
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Researchers have combined silicon- and perovskite-based solar cells. The resulting efficiency of 25.2 percent is a record for this type of tandem cell. Their innovative yet simple manufacturing technique could be directly integrated into existing production lines, and efficiency could eventually rise above 30 percent.
Jun 11th, 2018
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A team of material researchers has succeeded in producing a composite material that is particularly suited for electrodes in lithium batteries. The nanocomposite material might help to significantly increase the storage capacity and lifetime of batteries as well as their charging speed.
Jun 11th, 2018
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The exceptional performance under indoor lighting was achieved by incorporating new solution-processed SnO2/MgO composite electron transport layers between the perovskite semiconductor film and the bottom transparent electrode.
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New technique could improve electronics? energy efficiency by removing the microscopic flaws usually formed during manufacturing.
Jun 11th, 2018
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Scientists report on the coexistence of liquid and frozen states of electron spins in a magnetic compound under pressure.
Jun 11th, 2018
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Study relies on high-resolution microscopy techniques to confirm nanoscale magnetic features.
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International team verifies 53-year-old theory on ferroelectric metals; findings could spawn a new generation of multi-functional devices and applications.
Jun 11th, 2018
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Scientists use molecular dipoles to accelerate electron transfer in one direction and completely suppress it in the other. This 'holy grail' of energy science could hasten the design of new and superb energy and electronic materials.
Jun 8th, 2018
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New technique enables analysis of how living systems work at small scales.
Jun 8th, 2018
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Quantum bits are now easier to manipulate for devices in quantum computing, thanks to enhanced spin-orbit interaction in silicon.
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An engineering professor examined the potential use of various materials in nuclear reactors in an extensive review article.
Jun 8th, 2018
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A new sensor system can detect and analyze molecules with very high precision and without needing bulky equipment. It opens the door to large-scale, image-based detection of materials aided by artificial intelligence.
Jun 8th, 2018
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Supramolecular complex formation: Anthracene macrocycle and C60 fullerene.
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Project to study excitons important to next-generation electronics.
Jun 8th, 2018
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