Research Highlights
Research Highlights
Single-crystal battery materials: redefining strain and stability
In a study published in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers uncovered how strain evolves in single-crystal Ni-rich battery electrodes, refining cobalt and manganese roles. This breakthrough paves the way for durable, high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Er³⁺ spin coherence in CeO₂ films for quantum networks
In a study published in Physical Review Letters, researchers demonstrated Er3+ spin coherence in CeO2 films on silicon, achieving up to 176.4 μs coherence times. This research paves the way for scalable quantum networks and advanced quantum technologies.
AI-powered autonomous electronic polymer synthesis
In a study published in Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers introduced Polybot, an AI-driven autonomous system that rapidly designs and synthesizes electrochromic polymers with precision for energy and materials research.
Additional Research Highlights
AI agents assisted end-to-end materials simulations
In a study published in Digital Discovery, researchers developed a multi-agent artificial intelligence framework that acts as a team of virtual experts, streamlining the use of simulations for materials discovery and design.
Diamond-MoS₂ hybrid diodes enable room-temperature diamond-based electronics
In a study published in Nano Letters, researchers integrated boron-doped diamond with monolayer MoS2 to create room-temperature-operating PN junction diodes, enabling efficient diamond-based electronics.
Liquid metal nanophotonics: dynamic color control for advanced applications
In a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers unveiled a liquid metal-based nanophotonic platform enabling dynamic color tuning and spectral control for displays, anti-counterfeiting, and sensing.
Quantum dot concentration effects on radioluminescence efficiency
In a study published in Nano Letters, researchers demonstrated a quadratic increase in radioluminescence efficiency with quantum dot concentration for applications in nanoparticle-based scintillators in radiation detection and imaging technologies.
Se alloying improves performance and defect properties of CdTe solar cells
In a study published in Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, researchers used advanced computational methods to show how selenium alloying improves CdTe solar cells by stabilizing dopants, reducing defect formation and enhancing electronic properties.
Ultrafast PINEM reveals symmetry-driven plasmon dynamics
In a study published in ACS Nano, researchers used ultrafast PINEM electron microscopy to visualize and time-resolve surface plasmon polaritons in gold nanohole lattices, revealing orientations and design rules for metasurfaces and nanophotonic devices.