Research Highlights
Research Highlights
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.
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.
Additional Research Highlights
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.
State preparation of quantum algorithms for quantum chemistry
In a Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation paper, researchers compare two approaches for state preparation of the localized active space–unitary coupled cluster algorithm to enhance quantum chemistry computations.
Versatile electrochemical reduction of CO₂ by varying the size of tin catalysts
In a Journal of the American Chemical Society paper, researchers demonstrated versatile electrochemical reduction of CO2 by varying the size of tin catalysts.
Coating for Ni-rich oxide cathode yields fast charging and long-term cycling
In a paper in Nature Energy, researchers report an epitaxial entropy-assisted coating for Ni-rich cathodes that can withstand rapid charging and yield prolonged battery life.
Observation of metastable precipitation in liquid-liquid extraction processes
In a PNAS paper, researchers provide a deeper understanding of how precipitation may occur during liquid–liquid extraction to separate critical elements, process nuclear waste, and remediate the environment.
2D ionic liquid behavior of charged rare-earth clusters on a metal surface
In an Advanced Science paper, researchers used scanning tunneling microscopy to investigate the structural and electronic properties of 2D rare-earth clusters on a one-cluster-at-a-time basis.