Materials Science

Caltech researchers developed a chip that steers light in 74 femtoseconds, potentially revolutionizing photonic communications, computing, and sensing.

Scientists are building an electron microscope powered by a quantum computer to extract more information from each electron, allowing clearer images of fragile samples with less damage.

Scientists have created an atomic catalyst that efficiently breaks down plant waste lignin into valuable chemicals, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based products.

Scientists observed a hidden electronic state forming in a material in 30 femtoseconds, revealing a new intermediate state and offering insights for light-controlled materials.

Analysis of a 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck reveals ancient waterproofing methods using pine tar and beeswax, with trapped pollen indicating repair locations.

Scientists found silver nanocatalysts switch reaction sites in solid oxide cells based on whether they generate electricity or produce hydrogen, offering a new design strategy for clean energy.

Scientists found silver nanocatalysts switch reaction sites in solid oxide cells based on function, offering a new design strategy for clean energy and hydrogen production.

Scientists discovered a proton-assisted quantum mechanism that dramatically boosts triplet energy transfer, with implications for solar cells, lasers, and catalysis.

Scientists discovered a proton-assisted quantum mechanism that dramatically boosts energy transfer in quantum dots, with implications for solar cells, lasers, and catalysis.

Scientists are developing atomically thin quantum materials where light and magnetism interact, potentially leading to advanced optoelectronic devices and quantum technologies.

A new review details how atomically thin quantum materials link light and magnetism, opening doors for advanced optical memory and quantum devices.

Researchers have found a way to boost superconductivity at higher temperatures and stronger magnetic fields by sculpting the substrate beneath the material.

Scientists developed a material from staple-shaped particles that can quickly become strong or fall apart, offering potential for recyclable construction and robotics.

Scientists have created a new material from staple-shaped particles that can quickly become strong or fall apart, offering potential for recyclable construction and robotics.

Scientists developed a new membrane with one-nanometer pores, potentially cutting industrial energy use and improving water recycling and chemical purification.

New research reveals that injecting carbon dioxide into cement paste increases its early strength by 13 percent by creating a stronger, more uniform microstructure.

Scientists discovered that rice grains weaken under rapid compression but strengthen under slow pressure, leading to a new smart material for robotics and protective gear.

An international team of physicists observed the synchronized quantum dynamics of excitons and phonons in perovskite nanocrystals, revealing a coherent interaction tunable by crystal size.

Researchers found that longer molecules can pass faster through dynamic nanoscale pores than shorter ones, challenging conventional understanding of molecular transport.

Scientists have developed a new, scalable method to create moiré patterns in 2D materials using controlled strain from thin-film coatings, bypassing traditional twisting and stacking techniques.

A new method for stacking silicon circuits in multiple layers could extend Moore's Law by increasing computing power and density through 3D chips.

University of Houston researchers broke a 30-year superconductivity record, achieving 151 Kelvin at normal pressure, advancing lossless power and energy tech.

A new AI framework integrates thermodynamic laws into polymer modeling, enabling accurate simulations of complex materials and their mechanical properties.

Researchers have discovered new three-dimensional magnetic structures called hopfions using femtosecond laser light, opening new possibilities for spintronics.

A German-Israeli team developed an imaging ellipsometry method to non-destructively monitor MXene thin-film quality during microdevice fabrication, ensuring integrity and functionality.

Researchers developed a light-powered method to create high-energy "housane" molecules, which are valuable for drug development and materials science.

Scientists developed a new LED technology that powers insulating nanoparticles with organic molecular antennas, producing ultra-pure near-infrared light for medical imaging and communication.

Falling space debris is an increasing risk as stronger, more heat-resistant spacecraft materials prevent complete atmospheric burn-up, leading to more objects reaching Earth's surface.

A new reversible conductive glue developed by Newcastle University could revolutionize electronics recycling by allowing components to be easily separated for reuse.

Researchers discovered a stable size range for piezoelectric beta-glycine nanocrystals, enabling their potential use in bio-compatible electronics and sensors.

A new "super steel" developed by University of Hong Kong researchers offers enhanced corrosion resistance for green hydrogen production from seawater, potentially replacing costly titanium components.

Researchers discovered that exchanging counter anions can increase carbon dioxide adsorption in polyionic liquids sevenfold, offering a new design guideline for CO2 capture technologies.

An international team used magnetic 'super lenses' to perform nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy on superhydrides under extreme pressure, advancing high-temperature superconductor research.