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Scientists Use X-Rays and Lasers to Map Chemical Bonds in Materials

To unlock materials of the future, including better photocatalysts or light-switchable superconductors, researchers need to understand how the valence electrons within materials respond to light at the atomic scale.

12 Mar 2026

3D-Printed Metamaterial Electrode Enables Fast, Enzyme-Free Glucose Detection

A novel binder-free ZrO2/Cu electrode, developed through 3D printing, demonstrates exceptional sensitivity and stability for nonenzymatic glucose monitoring.

12 Mar 2026

MOF Effectively Captures CO2 Even from Dilute Air Streams

A new study shows the potential of an MOF to capture CO2 with strong low-pressure uptake and efficient regeneration under mild conditions.

10 Mar 2026

Study Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Controlling Heat Flow in Solid Materials

New research from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with The Ohio State University and Amphenol Corporation, challenges conventional understanding about controlling heat flow in solid materials.

9 Mar 2026

How Platinum Atoms Prevent Sintering and Extend the Life of Catalysts

A team of researchers, including scientists at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, investigated a class of metal nanoparticles used as catalysts in major industrial processes. They found that adding a trace amount of platinum to copper nanoparticles greatly reduced an effect known as "sintering," which causes these catalysts to degrade over time.

6 Mar 2026

New Research Initiatives Strengthen Supply Chain for Isotopically Enriched Materials

The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced significant progress in research and development initiatives to increase the supply chain for isotopically enriched materials. These materials are critical to quantum information science and other advanced technologies.

5 Mar 2026

Strain and Advanced Materials Boost Performance in Atom-Thin Transistors

New modeling reveals how strain and high-k dielectrics mitigate phonon scattering in ultra-scaled MoS2 transistors, enhancing performance in nanometre devices.

24 Feb 2026

Specially Engineered Crystal Demonstrates Unexpected Atomic Arrangement

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, working with international partners, have uncovered surprising behavior in a specially engineered crystal.

17 Feb 2026

Scientists Achieve Sub-Second 3D Printing Using Rotating Light Field

Achieving sub-second 3D printing, DISH combines wave-optics modeling and angular illumination to improve resolution and depth in additive manufacturing.

17 Feb 2026

High-Frequency Filtering for 6G Communication Redefined

Advancements in spin-wave filters could revolutionize 6G communication, providing flexible RF front ends with superior performance metrics for future networks.

10 Feb 2026

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