May 27, 2020 Industry, Materials Sciences

Surface graphitization by microfocused soft X-rays and electron beams
Since the beginning of the XX century, our data storage is based on…
April 22, 2020 Industry, Materials Sciences


Tunable magnetic properties in manganese-doped nanowires
In December 1959, the physicist Richard Feynman gave an inspiring lecture titled “There’s…
March 17, 2020 Industry, Materials Sciences

A pinch of magnesium can affect the structure and the optical properties of transparent ceramics
Not only glasses and crystals but also ceramics are being employed in many…
October 19, 2018 Industry, Materials Sciences

Writing magnetism by irradiating carbon monoxide with electrons
Magnetic materials are a keystone in modern, information-based society. They are used in…
September 18, 2018 Industry, Materials Sciences

Study on DNA origami structures with gold nanoparticles gives new hints for nanoscale manufacturing
Origami is the art of paper folding often associated with Japanese culture. Researchers…
September 20, 2017 Chemistry, Industry

“Aromatic” molecules for water based electronic devices. Findings on Perylene structure open new routes for the design of organic electronics
In the last two decades, organic electronics became one of the most active…
September 18, 2017 Industry, Materials Sciences

Scientists make Graphene nano ribbons shine
The element silicon is the basis of almost all electronic applications in use…
July 21, 2016 Industry, Materials Sciences

A clearer understanding of the role of zinc in glass structure brings the optimization of electronic displays a step forward*
Glasses are traditionally based on silicon (Si) but can also be formed by…