Lithium-ion batteries that function as high-performance power sources for renewable applications, such as electric vehicles and consumer electronics, require electrodes that deliver high energy density without compromising cell lifetimes. Researchers investigate the origins of degradation… Read More »Creating higher energy density lithium-ion batteries for renewable energy applications
Trapping and controlling electrons in bilayer graphene quantum dots yields a promising platform for quantum information technologies. Researchers have now achieved the first direct visualization of quantum dots in bilayer graphene, revealing the shape of… Read More »Direct visualization of quantum dots reveals shape of quantum wave function
Scientists are working to create neuromorphic computers, with a design based on the human brain. A crucial component is a memristive device, the resistance of which depends on the history of the device – just… Read More »New insights into memristive devices by combining incipient ferroelectrics and graphene
A team of researchers has amplified 3D graphene’s electrical properties by controlling its curvature. Read More | Graphene News — ScienceDaily
Why do certain materials emit electrons with a very specific energy? This has been a mystery for decades – scientists have now found an answer. Read More | Graphene News — ScienceDaily
Which photophysical properties does carbyne have? New research has led to a greater understanding of the properties of this unusual form of carbon. Read More | Graphene News — ScienceDaily
Scientists used electron spectroscopy to probe the coordination structures formed by the silicon atoms in aluminosilicate glass. This work may lead to innovations in the touchscreen and solar panel sectors. Read More | Graphene News… Read More »Looking inside the glass
After years of dedicated research a group of pioneering scientists have again revealed a phenomenon that is ‘radically different from textbook physics’ and this work has led to the discovery and characterization of a new… Read More »New family of quasiparticles in graphene-based materials
Thermoelectric materials can turn a temperature difference into electricity. Organic thermoelectric materials could be used to power wearable electronics or sensors; however, the power output is still very low. An international team has now produced… Read More »Turning heat into electric power with efficient organic thermoelectric material
Nanographene is a material that is anticipated to radically improve solar cells, fuel cells, LEDs and more. Typically the synthesis of this material has been imprecise and difficult to control. For the first time, researchers… Read More »Tips for making nanographene