Solving a mystery of thermoelectrics
New analysis explains why some materials are good thermal insulators while similar ones are not.
New analysis explains why some materials are good thermal insulators while similar ones are not.
Flexible materials could provide ways to manipulate sound and light.
Spectroscopy techniques demonstrate ballistic motion at micron length scales, open door to new possibilities for semiconductors, thermoelectrics.
New approach using nanoparticle alloys allows heat to be focused or reflected just like electromagnetic waves.
New method of forming composites allows fine-tuning of mechanical, electrical, thermal and other properties.