Erbium atoms in silicon for future quantum networks
11 November, 2022Researchers have embedded erbium atoms in crystalline silicon, creating ideal conditions for storing and passing on quantum information.
Spinning around: unlocking the potential of kagome metallic crystal
02 November, 2022A global team of researchers has found that a novel metallic crystal displays unusual electronic behaviour on its surface, due to its unique atomic structure.
New colloidal synthesis method for alkaline earth chalcogenides
21 September, 2022Researchers have developed a way to synthesise new materials that could lead to more sustainable and environmentally friendly items like solar panels and LEDs.
Using nanomaterials to get more out of light
23 August, 2022By synthesising a semiconducting material containing tin-based nanoparticles known as quantum dots, a team of researchers have achieved light-power conversion.
Revealed: the mechanism behind 'whisker crystal' growth
06 July, 2022Nanowires or 'whiskers' may grow spontaneously where they are not desired, bridging insulating barriers and shorting electronic circuits.
A light twist on display technology
22 June, 2022Professor Hiromasa Goto has introduced a technique for creating polymers locked into a helical configuration, using a sacrificial liquid crystal template.
Harnessing water to grow perovskite crystals
20 May, 2022Researchers have found a simple way to control the growth of phase-pure perovskite crystals by harnessing water as a positive factor.
Creating a flat magic window with liquid crystals
18 May, 2022Researchers used liquid crystals to create a flat magic window — a transparent device that produces a hidden image when light shines on it.
Graphene crystals grown on insulating supports
11 April, 2022An approach that produces single-crystal graphene sheets on large-scale electrically insulating supports could help with the development of next-gen nanomaterial-based devices.
Rare-earth crystals offer hope for spintronics
08 March, 2022Scientists have now found promising properties in crystals grown from rare-earth atoms, which offer hope on the long path towards usage as spintronic components.
Two semiconductor doping methods combined
24 November, 2021Researchers have combined two traditional semiconductor doping methods to achieve new efficiencies in the topological insulator bismuth selenide.
Perovskite nanocrystals stabilised for LEDs
23 September, 2021Researchers stabilised the nanocrystals by fabricating them within the matrix of a porous structure called a metal–organic framework, like tennis balls caught in a chain-link fence.
Towards diamond-based quantum technology
16 June, 2021Diamond has unique properties that make it particularly useful as a base for emerging quantum technologies such as quantum supercomputers, secure communications and sensors.
Engineered defects boost performance in crystalline material
04 June, 2021Researchers found certain defects produce significant improvements in two key measurements of electrical performance in barium titanate, a crystalline ceramic material.
Smart materials move when activated by light
19 March, 2021Researchers created light-activated composite devices able to execute precise, visible movements and form complex three-dimensional shapes without the need for wires.
