Heidelberg physicists just united two opposing quantum theories
A new quantum theory bridges two rival models of how impurities behave inside many-particle systems, resolving a problem that has challenged physicists for decades. The findings could reshape experiments on ultracold atoms, semiconductors, and other exotic forms of...
Introducing LTDF-graphene and three target applications: critical minerals, rare-earth-free magnets and cooler power electronics
US-based Avadain has developed a novel graphene type, which it brands as Large, Thin, Defect-Free (LTDF) graphene, which is meant to position graphene around high value applications, including three strategic use cases: reducing dependence on foreign-sourced...
Schrödinger’s anthill: Quantum entanglement found in a crystal large enough to hold
A centimeter-sized crystal has revealed clear signs of quantum entanglement, showing that large, everyday objects can display surprisingly deep quantum behavior. The discovery could help solve the mystery of strange metals while opening new possibilities for...
AI just supercharged the race to find room temperature superconductors
Scientists have combined machine learning with quantum physics to discover two new superconductors and create a much faster way to search for many more. The technique could bring researchers significantly closer to the long-sought goal of a room-temperature...
First Graphene signs MoU with Sixth Element for PureGRAPH® CEM sales in China
First Graphene has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Sixth Element (Changzhou) Material Technology to accelerate the commercialization of its PureGRAPH® CEM cement additive in China. The agreement positions Sixth Element as First Graphene’s key...
Molecularly engineered COF-graphene interlayer boosts Li-S battery performance
Researchers from Lanzhou University, Tohoku University and SRM University have developed a molecularly engineered covalent organic framework (COF)-graphene interface that addresses two persistent challenges in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries: polysulfide shuttling...
Researchers develop novel plasma process for scalable graphene oxide production
Researchers from Texas A&M University and LTEOIL recently demonstrated a scalable, plasma-based route for producing graphene oxide (GO) directly from methane, combining atmospheric-pressure processing with a liquid-phase growth interface to overcome key...
Scientists reveal what really happens when water is trapped in tiny spaces
A decades-old puzzle about water has finally been unraveled. Researchers found that water trapped in tiny nanoscale spaces is not inherently more reactive. Instead, the intense pressures created inside these microscopic gaps explain most of the effect, while the...
Scientists create quantum sound device that could transform communications
A new quantum device can generate precisely controlled bursts of sound-like particles, or phonons, by forcing electrons through an ultra-thin crystal at extremely low temperatures. The surprising behavior pushes beyond the limits predicted by current theories,...