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Missing link between new topological phases of matter discovered

Physicists investigated a class of materials that exhibit characteristics of topological insulators. During these studies they discovered a transition between two different topological phases, one of which is ferroelectric, meaning a phase in the material that exhibits spontaneous electric polarisation and can be reversed by an external electric field.

Oct 17th, 2017

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Stiff fibres spun from slime

Under the influence of shear forces, nanoparticles from the secretion of velvet worms form polymer fibres that can be recycled in water.

Oct 17th, 2017

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Think laterally to sidestep solar cell production problems

Researchers have combined and rearranged different semiconductors to create so-called lateral p-n heterojunctions - a simpler process they hope will transform the fabrication of solar cells, self-powered nanoelectronics as well as ultrathin, transparent, flexible devices.

Oct 16th, 2017

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