Charge density waves: Metal films mimic substrate’s waves

Published in Nano Letters

The behavior of the electrons within an ultrathin metal film is affected by the electrons in the substrate it is on

Block copolymers: Mussels inspire magneto-optical film

Published in ACS Applied Nano Materials

By exploiting the multifunctional nature of a protein found in mussel feet, researchers have produced a hybrid film that exhibits useful magneto-optical properties

06/25/2018

Soft-matter physics: 3D printing a liquid into a liquid

Published in Advanced Materials

A new three-dimensional printing technique allows stable water structures to be created within oil

05/28/2018

Magnetic materials: Atoms near boundary determine magnetism

Published in ACS Nano

The relationship between magnetism and atomic structure at crystal boundaries in magnetite has been clarified for the first time

04/23/2018

Encapsulation: Wrapping up in a hurry

Published in Science

A drop of liquid can be rapidly encapsulated in a polymer by simply being dropped onto a flexible film floating on water

03/26/2018

Lithium-ion batteries: Grinding out a better battery

Published in Chemistry of Materials

By introducing atom deficiency, ball milling boosts the conductivity of a lithium borane material by 1,000 times, significantly enhancing its performance as a solid electrolyte

02/26/2018

Oxide materials: Fabricating 2D conductors

Published in ACS Nano

Understanding the electronic properties of a family of oxides could lead to the fabrication of two-dimensional conductors by sandwiching insulators between thin metal layers

02/26/2018

Nanoporous materials: A universal synthesis

Published in Nature Communications

A generic, green route offers an easy way to make an extensive range of useful holey materials with tunable pore sizes