Research Highlights
Research Highlights
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.
Data-driven approach to extract dynamics from coherent X-ray data
In a study published in npj Computational Materials, researchers used machine learning to develop a data-driven platform that models previously inaccessible complex, real-space dynamics from time-resolved coherent X-ray scattering.
Reducing electronic waste with biodegradable luminescent polymers
As shown in a Nature Sustainability paper, researchers have created a luminescent polymer that is both depolymerizable and recyclable.
Additional Research Highlights
Bottleneck in heterostructure yields red and green luminescence
In a Nano Letters paper, researchers that heterostructures of CdSe/CdTe/CdSe exhibit bicolor luminescence, which is attributed to a hole relaxation bottleneck.
Trading lattice symmetry for long-lived triplets
In an Advanced Science paper, researchers show that the symmetry of a unit cell of two-dimensional supramolecular polymers improves the triplet formation efficiency compared to the bare molecule counterpart.
Coherent X-rays reveal mesoscale self-assembly of polar nanodomains in relaxor ferroelectrics
In a Nature Communications paper, researchers uncover the heretofore unexplored role of mesoscale interactions among polar nanodomains and their impact on relaxor ferroelectric behavior.
Colloidal quantum shells provide bright and durable scintillation
In a Nature Communications paper, researchers show that colloidal quantum shells offer improvements over traditional ceramic and nanocrystal scintillators, producing higher light yields and faster radioluminescence rise times.
Robotic platform fabricates and characterizes field-effect transistors
In an Advanced Functional Materials paper, researchers highlight the benefits of a robotic system designed to automate the creation and testing of electronic devices made from specialized polymers.
Novel technique reveals the origin of structural degradation in battery materials
In a Science paper, researchers report unrecoverable lattice rotation as the root cause for structural degradation leading to capacity decay in single-crystal nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode materials.