In recent years, scientists have been studying special materials called topological materials, with special attention paid to the shape, or topology, of their electronic structures (electronic bands).

Organic molecular crystals can respond to external stimuli such as heat, light, and mechanical force, making them attractive candidates for next-generation functional materials. However, predicting ...

High-efficiency light manipulation inside transparent dielectric crystals is essential for next-generation integrated photonics. However, most existing photonic structures rely on two-dimensional ...

AZoNano speaks to Dr. John Miao about his involvement in the breakthrough research that could rewrite our understanding of how substances are formed at an atomic level. Using an innovative atomic ...

Researchers explain the distinctive low-temperature thermal properties of glasses using molecular dynamics simulations. By focusing on string-like defects, they were able to create a unified ...

Amorphous lithium discovery could lead to new high-performance batteries Researchers have set out to study the kinetics of lithium deposition during cycling in a battery. By changing different ...

Solids come in two main structural types—crystalline, with orderly repeating patterns, and amorphous, with disordered arrangements. These structural differences shape their physical properties, from ...