Electronic materials
The latest chemistry news and research on electronic materials, including thermoelectric materials, superconductors and optoelectronics, from the Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine, Chemistry World
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OpinionA brief intro to altermagnetism
Experiments only directly confirmed the existence of this type of magnetic material last year but it’s already making waves
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FeatureMagnetic spin waves could slash computer energy consumption
Researchers are developing magnonic processors that use magnetic spin waves instead of electric current to process data. Rachel Brazil discovers how it could potentially reduce energy consumption by 90% and offer new possibilities for neuromorphic computing
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ResearchCement-like building material doubles up as an electrolyte in rechargeable battery
Study explores how to integrate electrochemical energy storage into the built environment
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ResearchMetal layers just a few angstroms thick display unusual electronic properties
2D metals created for first time by pressing samples between two sapphire anvils
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ResearchIontronic gel droplets detect beating heart tissue
Microscale hydrogels converted into biocompatable electrical components
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ResearchColour-changing textiles for temperature regulation
A new smart fabric switches between reflecting and absorbing states without external energy inputs
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ResearchThe race to commercialise nuclear-powered batteries
‘Radiovoltaic’ devices can deliver long-lasting power to pacemakers, planetary rovers and more
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FeatureBattery-free bioelectronic implants
Spurred by advances in energy-harvesting materials, a new generation of advanced implantable biomedical devices is emerging that does away with the bulky battery. James Mitchell Crow reports
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ResearchScratch-resistant metal oxide films made with simple printing technique
The easy-to-make ultrathin materials are flexible, transparent and ideally suited for use in smartphone screens
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ResearchImaging study illuminates new type of electrical tree
Fresh perspective on mechanism and products of dielectric breakdown
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NewsHead of Japanese research university faces misconduct allegations
Kyoto Institute of Technology’s president under scrutiny over alleged data duplications across 34 research papers
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ResearchZinc–air batteries created from paper industry waste
Lignin- and cellulose-based zinc-air batteries overcome longstanding electrocatalyst performance and electrolyte stability challenges
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Research1D perovskites break free from 2D sheets and could enable production of cheap lasers
Nanowire perovskites offer path to low-cost sensors
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ResearchOxygen’s exotic yet stable bonding in graphene explained
Aromaticity accounts for extended planar structure of oxygen on binding to three neighbouring carbons while enhancing system’s stability
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ResearchElectronic cooling device is part fridge, part muscle
Soft polymer material flexes to move heat between surfaces
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ResearchStructural disorder key to high-capacitance carbon electrodes
Finding could lead to supercapacitors that store more charge
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FeatureSuperconductivity: the search and the scandal
Recent high profile controversies haven’t deterred scientists from searching for one of research’s ultimate prizes: room temperature superconductors. Kit Chapman reports on the claims
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ResearchFirst entirely roll-to-roll system points way to cheap printed perovskite solar cells
New ink formulations facilitate printing of perovskite solar cells, catalysing cost-effective commercial applications
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ResearchIntelligent ionotronic wood device can keep an eye on people’s health
Infusing wood with ionic liquid enables creation of electronic wood
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ResearchPhotoluminescent 3D printer inks made with crown-ether-stabilised perovskites
Light-emitting miniature Eiffel Towers made with perovskite-containing inks