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Unique Electrical Properties in Quantum Materials Can Be Controlled Using Light

August 6, 2019

New research on Weyl semimetals, a class of quantum materials, unlocks unique quantum properties that can be used to create l...

First Observation of Native Ferroelectric Metal

July 10, 2019

Tungsten ditelluride shows bistable and electrically switchable spontaneous polarization states; potential for new nano-elect...

Breakthrough Discovery in Stretchable Electronics Materials

June 3, 2019

Stretchable electronics are where engineering meets Hollywood special effects

Laser Technique Could Unlock Use of Tough Material for Next-Generation Electronics

May 31, 2019

Researchers make graphene tunable, opening up its band gap to a record 2.1 electronvolts

New Way to Beat the Heat in Electronics

May 22, 2019

Rice University lab’s flexible insulator offers high strength and superior thermal conduction

Self-Powered Wearable Tech

May 6, 2019

New research may spur the development of stretchable energy electronic systems, implantable biomedical devices, and smar...

Scientists Develop Way to Identify Topological Materials

April 17, 2019

Topological materials could result in everything from more energy-efficient electronics to the development of novel supe...

Durability vs. Recyclability: Dueling Goals in Making Electronics More Sustainable

April 8, 2019

In theory, a product that is both easy to recycle and more durable would be the pinnacle of environmentally responsible produ...

Scaling Forward

March 26, 2019

Argonne scientist’s approach to molecular modeling may accelerate the development of new organic materials for electron...

Researchers Discover New Material to Help Power Electronics

March 20, 2019

The finding could change how electronic devices are built

2-D Material Has Space Vehicle Applications

March 19, 2019

The materials could make future space missions more accessible, and cheaper to launch

Laser-Induced Graphene Gets Tough, with Help

February 13, 2019

Rice lab combines conductive foam with other materials for capable new composites

Focusing on the Negative Is Good When It Comes to Batteries

December 10, 2018

New concept based on fluoride ions may increase battery lifespans

Study Unlocks Full Potential of 'Supermaterial' Graphene

November 30, 2018

Researchers remove silicon contamination from graphene to double its performance

Out-Of-This-World Food: Technology Goes from the Moon to Grocery Aisle

November 29, 2018

A Purdue University-affiliated startup has created on-demand food heating first developed for lunar space exploration

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