Category Archives: MRS Bulletin

There’s a lithium battery in your future

Posted on December 10, 2019 by rberkowitz

The latest approaches toward developing batteries with higher energy density for electric vehicles and other applications. Continue reading →

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“Strange” cuprate superconducting behavior motivates need for new models

Posted on August 29, 2018 by rberkowitz

Researchers have discovered a new property of cuprates above the superconducting temperature. Continue reading →

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Theoretical framework illuminates graphene’s optomechanical properties

Posted on January 17, 2018 by rberkowitz

Explaining how to enhance optical forces and control the mechanical deformation in stacks of graphene sheets.  Read more in MRS Bulletin…

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Metallic aerogels synthesized in one-step process

Posted on December 22, 2017 by rberkowitz

Researchers develop quick and simple alternative synthesis method for porous scaffolds made from noble metal nanoparticles. Read more in MRS Bulletin…

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Laser design emits multicolor light

Posted on September 8, 2017 by rberkowitz

Scientists have developed the capability to generate multiwavelength lasing in a single device, with precise control over the different colours.   Continue reading →

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Au foil substrates developed for flexible electronics

Posted on July 17, 2017 by rberkowitz

Growing removable single-crystal gold foils on silicon offers an inexpensive, flexible substrate for semiconductors.   Continue reading →

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Proposed magnetometer design could measure atomic-scale properties

Posted on June 12, 2017 by rberkowitz

Proposed technique uses probe’s magnetic field to induce measurable response in materials whose magnetic properties only occur internally at the atomic scale. Continue reading →

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Sustainable manufacturing conference in South Africa highlights importance of materials

Posted on May 11, 2017 by rberkowitz

For sustainable materials processing methods to help counter our growing population’s demand for ‘stuff’, they need to be affordable and accessible. Continue reading →

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New simulations suggest cost-effective materials design for H2 storage

Posted on February 18, 2017 by rberkowitz

Researchers propose an inexpensive material design that appears able to store and deliver bulk hydrogen at an unprecedented rate. Continue reading →

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Automotive industry drives search for tunable thermal “switch” materials

Posted on January 11, 2017 by rberkowitz

New thin-film material automatically changes conductivity and helps to harness and repurpose waste heat. Continue reading →

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