Tag Archives: Materials Sciences

Semiconductor crystals achieve record thermal conductivity

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

The synthesis of low-defect boron arsenide crystals could reduce overheating in electronic devices. Continue reading →

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“Strange” cuprate superconducting behavior motivates need for new models

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

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

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Watching How Rare, Meteoric Diamonds Form

Posted on January 23, 2018 by

A shock collision experiment maps hexagonal diamond’s transition from graphite in real time.   Continue reading →

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Metallic aerogels synthesized in one-step process

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

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

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

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

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Sustainable Lasers

Posted on July 12, 2017 by

The role of laser technologies in sustainable manufacturing processes Continue reading →

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Proposed magnetometer design could measure atomic-scale properties

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

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

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

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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