Low-density materials, from laminate layers in airplane wings to foams and epoxies that cushion parts, have been the focus of new study. In studying these materials, scientists borrowed and refined a ...

Scientists have pushed the limits to further development of lithium ion batteries: The researchers developed a new cathode material based on a new storage principle, as a result of which energy ...

In recent years, high-energy density materials (HEDMs) have become a significant class of materials within the energetic materials and chemical science communities. Current challenges within this ...

INTRODUCTION: Density functional theory (DFT) is a widely used method for calculating the electronic properties of materials. The method is based on the idea of approximating the many-electron wave ...

It’s hard to get x-ray images of low-density materials, such as the tissues between bones, because x-rays just pass through like sunlight through a window. But what if you need to see areas that ...

A crystal is a solid material whose constituents atoms are arranged in a periodic fashion. A charge density wave (CDW) is a quantum mechanical phenomenon observed in some crystals with metallic ...

Researchers have introduced a novel technique that allows for the direct patterning of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor ...

It was 2007. Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the iPhone, J. K. Rowling finished her seventh and final Harry Potter novel, and the worst financial crisis since the 1930s was about to hit. It was also ...

Understanding the magnetic materials inside devices like chokes and transformers can help guide engineers to make smart selections that lead to significantly higher power density. Four main categories ...

In the battle to mitigate “city heat” and conserve the energy it takes to keep folks comfortable inside, recent research has shown the importance of urban planning. Tree cover, paved surfaces, the ...