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Scientists Discover Weyl Fermions in a 2D Material

Weyl fermions are unusual particles. They are like electrons but don't have any mass. Weyl fermions move very fast and possess chirality. Chirality means that their spin points either in the same direction as the particle's motion (right-handed) or in the opposite direction (left-handed).

5 Dec 2025

Scientists Assess h-BN Against Graphene in Corrosion Protection

h-BN nanosheets provide innovative solutions for corrosion protection, combining electrical insulation and chemical inertness for next-gen industrial coatings.

30 Oct 2025

MXenes: Synthesis Routes Impact Oxygen Content and so Stability

New study shows synthesis methods influence oxidation in Ti3AlC2 MAX phases and MXenes, revealing a disconnect in oxygen content effects on thermal stability.

23 Oct 2025

Visualizing Atomic Structures Within Ultrathin Bilayer 2D Materials

Researchers with the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have created an innovative method to visualize and analyze atomic structures within specially designed, ultrathin bilayer 2D materials. When precisely aligned at an angle, these materials exhibit unique properties that could lead to advancements in quantum computing, superconductors and ultraefficient electronics.

25 Sep 2025

Advanced Ion-Selective Membranes Boost Clean Energy Systems

Researchers have engineered ultra-thin ion-selective membranes with sub-2-nanometre channels, enabling more efficient clean energy systems such as flow batteries, osmotic power generators, and light-driven devices.

24 Jul 2025

New Study Shows Reversibility in PDS Films is Due To Water Vapor Sorption

Findings show water vapor absorption leads to wrinkling in plasma-oxidized PDMS, crucial for advancing reversible optical sensors for environmental monitoring.

26 Jun 2025

Advancing Electrocatalysis: The Role of MXenes in Water Splitting

Advancements in CoFe-LDH catalysts using engineered MXenes demonstrate improved OER efficiency, crucial for scalable clean hydrogen production technologies.

5 Jun 2025

Polyethylene-Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Multilayer Thin Films for Stratospheric Balloon Applications

PE/EVOH multilayer films offer improved helium barrier performance and mechanical strength, making them promising materials for pressurized stratospheric balloon applications.

3 Jun 2025

NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

A new study introduces NanoMOF-based composites that combine visible and invisible photoluminescence with conductivity for layered, tamper-resistant anti-counterfeiting solutions across industries.

14 Apr 2025

Laser Technology May Improve Zirconia Bond Strength in Dentistry

Investigating laser surface texturing effects on zirconia, this study shows improved adhesion to resin cement, offering a superior alternative to sandblasting.

27 Feb 2025

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