Physicists discover important new property for graphene
Unconventional form of ferroelectricity could impact next-generation computing.
Physicists create tunable superconductivity in twisted graphene “nanosandwich”
Structure may reveal conditions needed for high-temperature superconductivity.
Researchers decipher structure of promising battery materials
Family of compounds could someday be useful for fuel cells, supercapacitors, catalysts, and sensors.
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero receives the Lise Meitner Distinguished Lecture and Medal
Physicist is recognized for his groundbreaking research on twistronics.
Turning diamond into metal
Normally an insulator, diamond becomes a metallic conductor when subjected to large strain in a new theoretical model.
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins 2020 Spanish Royal Physics Society Medal
Physicist is honored with the RSEF’s highest scientific honor for his work on twistronics.
Shining a light on the quantum world
With funding from MISTI, physicists at MIT and in Israel collaborate to improve understanding and use of quantum light.
A new approach to carbon capture
Researchers design an effective treatment for both exhaust and ambient air.
Stiffer roadways could improve truck fuel efficiency
Study finds simple changes in road resurfacing practices could improve gas mileage for heavy vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Transparent graphene electrodes might lead to new generation of solar cells
New roll-to-roll production method could enable lightweight, flexible solar devices and a new generation of display screens.
Carbon nanotube transistors make the leap from lab to factory floor
Technique paves the way for more energy efficient, 3D microprocessors.
Researchers map tiny twists in “magic-angle” graphene
Results could help designers engineer high-temperature superconductors and quantum computing devices.
Nanosensor can alert a smartphone when plants are stressed
Carbon nanotubes embedded in leaves detect chemical signals that are produced when a plant is damaged.
Energy-harvesting design aims to turn high-frequency electromagnetic waves into usable power
Device for harnessing terahertz radiation might help power some portable electronics.
New sensor could help prevent food waste
Monitoring the plant hormone ethylene could reveal when fruits and vegetables are about to spoil.