Research Highlights
Research Highlights
Directional Phonon Speed in Black Phosphorus for Better Heat Control
In a study published in ACS nano, researchers directly observed that in black phosphorus, phonon speed varies with direction due to structural influences, offering insights into heat control in 2D materials, crucial for efficient electronic devices.
Versatile and Conductive Electrolytes for Advanced All-Solid-State Battery Performance
In a study published in ACS Energy Letters, researchers developed lithium yttrium bromide, a new solid material for all-solid-state batteries, offering enhanced lithium-ion conductivity and easy moldability, boosting energy storage, lifespan and safety.
Room-temperature photodetectors with 2D metal halide perovskites for MIR detection
In a study published in Science Advances, researchers showed that two-dimensional metal halide perovskites can be used to detect mid-infrared light at room temperature, unlocking new possibilities for applications in night vision and thermal imaging.
Additional Research Highlights
Symmetry control of photoexcited quantum dots
In a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers restore symmetry to PbS quantum dots at ultrafast timescales, a key requirement for emerging quantum, solar and photonic systems.
Effective and durable catalysts using abundant materials for hydrogen production
In a study published in ACS Applied Nano Materials, researchers report a novel method to synthesize hybrid 2D FeS/FeS2 nanostructures, a promising low-cost catalyst for next-generation hydrogen production.
Ultrafast electron microscopy sheds light on plasmonic dynamics in metallic nanoframes
In an JACS Nano paper, researchers used ultrafast electron microscopy to study the dynamics of plasmon-enhanced localized fields in metallic nanoframes.
Enabling preparation of previously inaccessible semiconductor nanocrystals
In a Science paper, researchers report synthesizing III-V semiconductor nanocrystals with possible applications in displays, lasers, photodetectors, and more.
New AI-enabled microscopy images nanoscale magnetic spin textures
In a study published in npj Computational Materials, researchers enable quantitative imaging of nanoscale magnetic spin textures from any single defocused image using AI-based phase-retrieval, allowing near real-time quantitative magnetic imaging.
Atomistic mechanism in transforming graphite into diamond
In a study published in Carbon, researchers uncover the nucleation-growth mechanism behind direct graphite-to-diamond transformation, revealing new ways to synthesize hexagonal diamond that could be used for quantum information applications.