Synthetic organic chemists still aim to understand the scalable synthesis of elemental, two-dimensional (2D) materials beyond graphene. In a new report, Marc G. Cuxart and a team of researchers in physics, chemistry and electrical ...
In the heat of a furnace, boron atoms happily dive into a bath of gold. And when things get cool, they resurface as coveted borophene.
Nanomaterials
Mar 26, 2019
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Researchers have demonstrated that stainless steel and other metal alloys coated with hexagonal boron nitride, or hBN, exhibit non-stick or low-friction qualities along with improved long-term protection against harsh corrosion ...
Nanomaterials
Jan 15, 2024
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A new all-dry polymerization technique uses reactive vapors to create thin films with enhanced properties, such as mechanical strength, kinetics and morphology. The synthesis process is gentler on the environment than traditional ...
Polymers
Feb 14, 2023
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Ordinary table sugar could be a key ingredient to developing much lighter, faster, cheaper, denser and more robust computer electronics for use on U.S. military aircraft.
Nanomaterials
Feb 14, 2011
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Many industries are calling for electronics that can operate reliably in a harsh environment, including extreme temperatures above 200° Celsius. Examples of the high temperature applications include turbine engine control ...
Condensed Matter
Feb 10, 2015
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Shock-synthesized diamonds said to prove a catastrophic impact killed off North American megafauna can't be found.
Earth Sciences
Aug 30, 2010
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Rice University scientists have theoretically determined that the properties of atom-thick sheets of boron depend on where those atoms land.
Nanomaterials
Sep 2, 2015
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Germanium defects in a diamond crystal lattice act as a reliable source for single photons, new research shows. The results are reported in Scientific Reports and provide a promising new route to building components for quantum ...
Quantum Physics
Sep 18, 2015
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Breakthroughs in modern microelectronics depend on understanding and manipulating the movement of electrons in metal. Reducing the thickness of metal sheets to the order of nanometers can enable exquisite control over how ...
Nanomaterials
Aug 31, 2022
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