A new x-ray beam technique tracks atomic-level changes under real-world operating conditions.
Measured strong coupling of vibrations and electrons could lead to controlled magnetism and electronic properties.
Focused x-ray beam revealed structural changes from laser heating, pinning down elusive melting point.
For one of the strongest known materials, calculations clarify a long-standing debate about how atoms pack together.
Theory predicts that bending a film will control spin direction and create a spin current for next-generation electronics.
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) observations provide clues on atmospheric contributions to an Antarctic melt event.
An entirely human-made architecture produces hydrogen fuel using light, shows promise for transmitting energy in numerous applications.
Metal-organic frameworks with chains of iron centers adsorb and release carbon monoxide with very little energy input.
Novel defect control in graphene enables direct imaging of trapped electrons that follow Einstein’s rules.
Molecular-level understanding of cellulose structure reveals why it resists degradation and could lead to cost-effective biofuels.
Lignocellulose-degrading enzyme complexes could improve biofuel production.
Scientists use heat and mismatched surfaces to stretch films that can potentially improve device efficiencies.
