Next-generation technology requires next-generation materials that can be tailored to exact mission requirements. Additive ...

Controlling the arrangement of atomic vacancies offers a new way to adjust electronic, magnetic, thermal, and hydrogen storage properties in crystalline materials. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Atomic ...

Imagine having a super-powered lens that uncovers hidden secrets of ultra-thin materials used in our gadgets. Research led by University of Florida engineering professor Megan Butala enables a novel ...

Grain boundaries are interfaces that separate different crystallographic regions, known as grains, within a polycrystalline material. In nanomaterials, grain boundaries play a crucial role in ...