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  • The Journal of the European Ceramic Society Highlighted Feature Article (Free access 6 months) February 9, 2022
    This paper reviews the role of defects and dopants, including their dynamics, on the properties of barium titanate, the most widely used ferroelectric ceramic  in electronics. Written by Clive Randall , a world-wide recognized scientist and Director of the Materials Research Institute at The Pennsylvania State University, and his PhD student Pedram Yousefian, it is […]
  • Materials in 2020 December 16, 2020
    Download the full 32 page featureBY ANY MEASURE, 2020 has been a funny old year. But amid all the disruption and difficulties caused by the covid-19 pandemic, materials science has kept on going – research has continued to be conducted and findings published. Materials scientists may have had to change how they work, but they […]
  • Dark material offers a bright energy future March 31, 2020
    Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems use an array of reflectors to direct sunlight to a central receiver system where light is converted into heat, which is used to generate electricity. In the journal Scripta Materialia, researchers in Italy report the development of a dark form of aluminium oxide with potential to significantly improve the efficiency […]
  • Synthetic Metals – Editor Highlight February 19, 2020
    In the last issue of Synthetic Metals a review paper appeared co-authored by Corentin Pigot and Frédéric Dumur, two researchers from Aix-Marseille University (“Molecular engineering in 2D surface covalent organic frameworks: Towards next generation of molecular tectons - A mini review” Synthetic Metals 260 (2020) 116265). This paper covers principle aspects of molecular engineering performed […]
  • Making solar cells using waste from lead batteries February 13, 2020
    Simple chemistry takes lead from battery waste into solar cells. Copyright ElsevierIn a fine demonstration of innovative recycling, the waste lead from traditional lead-acid batteries can recovered and used to make perovskite – the promising material for building efficient solar cells. A research team in China report this innovative conversion of the debris from old […]
  • How to better build bone February 13, 2020
    The route to bone repair with magnetic cell sheetsRepairing damaged bones with tissue grafts is no easy task. Its success is limited by the challenge of regenerating the blood vessels that are needed to maintain the grafts. To meet this challenge, researchers at the University of Aveiro, in Portugal are developing layers of cell sheets […]
  • Hair protein delivers golden opportunities for nanoclusters January 27, 2020
    Schematic representing the keratin-templated formation of the gold nanoclusters, modification with silver and gadolinium, loading with drug and imaging by near-infrared light or magnetic resonanceKeratin, the main protein in hair, is surprisingly useful for assembling gold atoms into fluorescent nanoclusters that may help deliver drugs to their targets and image diseased tissues for diagnosis. Guang […]
  • Boosting the photodynamic therapy efficiency by using stimuli-responsive and AIE-featured nanoparticles January 17, 2020
    Abstract: Photosensitizers with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics are of great interest for cancer theranostics involving both fluorescence imaging and photodynamic therapy (PDT). However, in the purpose of clinical trials of PDT, the development of prominent drug delivery systems for boosting the PDT efficiency of AIE photosensitizers is highly desirable but still remain a challenging task. […]
  • Asymmetric polyelectrolyte multilayer membranes with ultrathin separation layers for highly efficient micropollutant removal November 4, 2019
    Abstract: New membrane materials are urgently needed to address the increasing concentrations of harmful organic micropollutants (e.g. pharmaceuticals, pesticides and plasticizers) in our surface and drinking water. Currently, the densest available membranes can remove micropollutants sufficiently, but only at very low permeabilities and by producing a highly saline, difficult to treat waste stream. We improve […]
  • Making the most of metals from cradle to grave December 24, 2018
    Position Senior Research Fellow Institution School of Engineering, University of Limerick URL www.ul.ie www.bravoeip.eu www.lcdval.eu www.votechnik.com www.revolvproject.eu Lisa O'Donoghue, University of Limerick.The EU's list of Critical Raw Materials (CRM) shows those that have high economic importance and are considered a supply risk with in the region (red dots represent CRMs).EC eco-innovation ReVolv project meeting.Launch event.Algeopolymers project meeting.We live […]

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  • Polymeric metamaterials remember to take shape fast May 26, 2023
    Schematic of the simplified programming process of the smart metamaterial (left); stimuli-sensitive response (center); and photos of topological lattices (right).The mechanical properties and functions of most materials are unchanging. Shape memory materials are an exception. These materials can take up a temporary shape, reverting to their original configuration when exposed to an external stimulus such […]
  • Superconducting device can go with the FFLO May 26, 2023
    This phase diagram depicts the presence of a six-fold anisotropic orbital FFLO state, which occupies a substantial portion of the phase diagram. In the top right corner, schematic illustrations showcase the spatial modulation of the superconducting order parameter. Image: P. Wan/University of Groningen.Scientists from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, together with colleagues from […]
  • Colloidal gels not like glass May 25, 2023
    Researchers have discovered how certain colloids can form a solid-like gel and revealed how this mechanism differs from glass formation. Image: Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo.The soft, solid-like properties of colloidal gels are essential in fields such as food and medical applications, but how these properties manifest themselves is a long-standing mystery. […]
  • Straining to oxidize stubborn metals May 25, 2023
    Bharat Jalan (left) and Sreejith Nair (right) in their laboratory. Photo: Olivia Hultgren, University of Minnesota.A team led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has developed a first-of-its-kind, breakthrough method that makes it easier to create high-quality metal oxide thin films out of ‘stubborn’ metals that have historically been difficult to synthesize […]
  • New electrolyte material identifies as both solid and liquid May 24, 2023
    An illustration of the hybrid crystalline-liquid atomic structure in the superionic phase of Ag8SnSe6. The tube-like filaments show the liquid-like distribution of silver ions flowing through the crystalline scaffold of tin and selenium atoms (blue and orange). Image: Olivier Delaire, Duke University.A team of researchers at Duke University and their collaborators have uncovered the atomic […]
  • Atom probe tipped for success in bone analysis May 24, 2023
    (From left) Photo of bone defect and implanted scaffold in sheeps tibia bone. Reproduced from J.J. Li, et al. A novel bone substitute with high bioactivity, strength, and porosity for repairing large and load-bearing bone defects. Adv. Healthc. Mater., 8 (8) (2019), Article 1801298. Reconstructed atom maps for in vivo bone tissue formed in a […]
  • Crystals not always so regular May 23, 2023
    Sangwoo Lee, associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Photo: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.When most people think of crystals, they picture suncatchers that act as rainbow prisms or the semi-transparent stones that some believe hold healing powers. However, to scientists and engineers crystals are simply a form of material […]
  • New battery electrolyte likes the cold May 23, 2023
    Our team not only found an antifreeze electrolyte whose charging performance does not decline at -4°F, but we also discovered, at the atomic level, what makes it so effective.Zhengcheng John Zhang, Argonne National LaboratoryMany owners of electric vehicles worry about how effective their battery will be in very cold weather. Now, a new battery chemistry […]
  • Wave goodbye to vibrations May 22, 2023
    This image shows the positions of atoms (blue spheres) that make up the crystal lattice of a copper-oxide superconductor, superimposed on a map of electronic charge distribution (yellow is high charge density, dark spots are low) in charge-ordered states. Normally, the atoms can vibrate side-to-side (shadows represent average locations when vibrating). But when cooled to […]
  • Discovering new materials with 3D printing May 22, 2023
    An artistic representation of high-throughput combinatorial printing. Image: University of Notre Dame.The time-honored trial-and-error process of material discovery is slow and labor-intensive. This hampers the development of urgently needed new technologies for clean energy and environmental sustainability, as well as for electronics and biomedical devices. “It usually takes 10 to 20 years to discover a […]

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  • New prelithiation method produces prime silicon anodes May 18, 2023
    Rices Quan Nguyen holds one of the silicon anode batteries assembled using the novel prelithiation method. Photo: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University.Silicon anode batteries have the potential to revolutionize energy-storage capabilities, which is key to meeting climate goals and unlocking the full potential of electric vehicles. However, the irreversible depletion of lithium ions in silicon anodes puts […]
  • New method takes magic-angle graphene for a spin May 16, 2023
    By observing spin structure in magic-angle graphene, a team of scientists led by researchers at Brown University has found a workaround for a long-standing roadblock in the field of 2D electronics. Image: Jia Li/Brown University.For two decades, physicists have tried to directly manipulate the spin of electrons in 2D materials like graphene. Doing so could […]
  • Harvesting battery materials from waste soft drinks May 11, 2023
    Hierarchical carbon structures also show promise for CO2 capture Approximately 181 million tonnes of sugar (chemical name: sucrose) were produced worldwide in 2021/22. Typically extracted and refined from sugarcane or sugar beet, sucrose adds sweetness to countless foods and beverages. In addition, thanks to its abundance and relatively low cost, sucrose is viewed as a […]
  • Novel catalyst adds a tang to carbon capture May 10, 2023
    By using electrochemistry to convert captured carbon into products with established markets, we provide new pathways to improving these economics, as well as a more sustainable source for the industrial chemicals that we still need.Ted Sargent, Northwestern UniversityResearchers at Northwestern University have worked with an international team of collaborators to create acetic acid out of […]
  • Fiber cathode could weave a good yarn May 1, 2023
    Since we are trying to make a fiber-shaped zinc-ion battery, we care not only about the battery performance, but also about the mechanical properties we need the fiber to be strong and also flexible.Wei Gao, North Carolina State UniversityResearchers at North Carolina State University (NC State) have managed to make a cathode, or the positive […]
  • Additive boosts performance of all-solid-state batteries April 27, 2023
    Schematic illustration showing the interfaces in different high-Ni cathodes.All-solid-state batteries are a promising next-generation energy storage system because of their high energy density and safety. The long-term stability of all-solid-state batteries depends to a large degree on the stability of the electrode-electrolyte interfaces. Now researchers from The University of Texas at Austin report that adding […]
  • Recyclable printed electronics without using hazardous chemicals April 20, 2023
    Researchers at Duke University have developed the first fully recyclable printed electronics using water instead of toxic chemicals in the fabrication process, in a breakthrough that could lead to a more environmentally friendly electronics industry. With the amount of discarded electronics ever-growing, their results show that a relatively complex device, here a thin-film transistor, can be completely printed […]
  • New phosphorus material created by lightning strike April 19, 2023
    A new phosphorus material produced by a lightning strike has been found for the first time in solid form on Earth. Although similar minerals are known to be present in meteorites and space, this transitional material, created from achemical reaction in rock, was discovered in a fulgurite, which are rocks formed by tubes or clumps of sintered, vitrified […]
  • New 2D magnet raises the temperature on spintronics April 18, 2023
    The novel 2D magnetic crystal is a mix of iron, tellurium and germanium atoms, which are shown as the blue, yellow and white balls. The big turquoise arrow indicates the magnetization direction of the 2D magnet, while the gray lattice represents carbon atoms making up the graphene channel. The smaller turquoise arrows indicate the spin-polarized […]
  • Graphene still revealing its mysteries April 17, 2023
    Over the last 10 years, electronic quality of graphene devices has improved dramatically, and everyone seems to focus on finding new phenomena at low, liquid-helium temperatures, ignoring what happens under ambient conditions. This is perhaps not so surprising because the cooler your sample the more interesting its behaviour usually becomes. We decided to turn the […]

Material Science

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  • Polymeric metamaterials remember to take shape fast May 26, 2023
    Schematic of the simplified programming process of the smart metamaterial (left); stimuli-sensitive response (center); and photos of topological lattices (right).The mechanical properties and functions of most materials are unchanging. Shape memory materials are an exception. These materials can take up a temporary shape, reverting to their original configuration when exposed to an external stimulus such […]
  • Superconducting device can go with the FFLO May 26, 2023
    This phase diagram depicts the presence of a six-fold anisotropic orbital FFLO state, which occupies a substantial portion of the phase diagram. In the top right corner, schematic illustrations showcase the spatial modulation of the superconducting order parameter. Image: P. Wan/University of Groningen.Scientists from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, together with colleagues from […]
  • Colloidal gels not like glass May 25, 2023
    Researchers have discovered how certain colloids can form a solid-like gel and revealed how this mechanism differs from glass formation. Image: Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo.The soft, solid-like properties of colloidal gels are essential in fields such as food and medical applications, but how these properties manifest themselves is a long-standing mystery. […]
  • Straining to oxidize stubborn metals May 25, 2023
    Bharat Jalan (left) and Sreejith Nair (right) in their laboratory. Photo: Olivia Hultgren, University of Minnesota.A team led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has developed a first-of-its-kind, breakthrough method that makes it easier to create high-quality metal oxide thin films out of ‘stubborn’ metals that have historically been difficult to synthesize […]
  • New electrolyte material identifies as both solid and liquid May 24, 2023
    An illustration of the hybrid crystalline-liquid atomic structure in the superionic phase of Ag8SnSe6. The tube-like filaments show the liquid-like distribution of silver ions flowing through the crystalline scaffold of tin and selenium atoms (blue and orange). Image: Olivier Delaire, Duke University.A team of researchers at Duke University and their collaborators have uncovered the atomic […]
  • Atom probe tipped for success in bone analysis May 24, 2023
    (From left) Photo of bone defect and implanted scaffold in sheeps tibia bone. Reproduced from J.J. Li, et al. A novel bone substitute with high bioactivity, strength, and porosity for repairing large and load-bearing bone defects. Adv. Healthc. Mater., 8 (8) (2019), Article 1801298. Reconstructed atom maps for in vivo bone tissue formed in a […]
  • Crystals not always so regular May 23, 2023
    Sangwoo Lee, associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Photo: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.When most people think of crystals, they picture suncatchers that act as rainbow prisms or the semi-transparent stones that some believe hold healing powers. However, to scientists and engineers crystals are simply a form of material […]
  • New battery electrolyte likes the cold May 23, 2023
    Our team not only found an antifreeze electrolyte whose charging performance does not decline at -4°F, but we also discovered, at the atomic level, what makes it so effective.Zhengcheng John Zhang, Argonne National LaboratoryMany owners of electric vehicles worry about how effective their battery will be in very cold weather. Now, a new battery chemistry […]
  • Wave goodbye to vibrations May 22, 2023
    This image shows the positions of atoms (blue spheres) that make up the crystal lattice of a copper-oxide superconductor, superimposed on a map of electronic charge distribution (yellow is high charge density, dark spots are low) in charge-ordered states. Normally, the atoms can vibrate side-to-side (shadows represent average locations when vibrating). But when cooled to […]
  • Discovering new materials with 3D printing May 22, 2023
    An artistic representation of high-throughput combinatorial printing. Image: University of Notre Dame.The time-honored trial-and-error process of material discovery is slow and labor-intensive. This hampers the development of urgently needed new technologies for clean energy and environmental sustainability, as well as for electronics and biomedical devices. “It usually takes 10 to 20 years to discover a […]