Category archives: DIPC Advanced materials

How substrates influence superconductivity through moiré phonons

How substrates influence superconductivity through moiré phonons

DIPC Advanced materials

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The interplay between the electron and phonon dynamics in 2D materials is a complex and fascinating subject. By examining the behaviour of NbSe₂ on graphene, a new study has provided new insights into how substrates influence superconductivity through moiré phonons. In recent years, the study of two-dimensional (2D) materials has transformed the field of condensed […]

Superconductivity in twisted graphene multilayers

Superconductivity in twisted graphene multilayers

DIPC Advanced materialsMaterials

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Superconductivity, the phenomenon where electrical current flows without resistance, has long captivated scientists and engineers. This unique state of matter holds promise for revolutionizing technologies, from power grids to magnetic levitation. A recent study delves into the intriguing world of graphene-based superconductors, shedding light on how twisting multiple layers of graphene can influence their superconducting […]

Unveiling the thermal secrets of tricalcium aluminate

Unveiling the thermal secrets of tricalcium aluminate

ChemistryDIPC Advanced materialsMaterials

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Cement is a fundamental material in modern construction, used in everything from buildings to bridges. One of its key components, tricalcium aluminate (C₃A), plays a crucial role in determining cement’s setting time and durability. A recent study has provided new insights into how C₃A behaves under heat, combining computer simulations with experimental data to deepen […]

A photonic axion insulator in a 3D photonic crystal

A photonic axion insulator in a 3D photonic crystal

Condensed matterDIPC Advanced materials

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Topological insulators are materials with special universal properties, which are protected against perturbations. Such properties are theoretically described by topology, a branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of geometrical objects that are unchanged by continuous deformations. Concretely, topological insulators are electronic materials that have a bulk band gap like an ordinary insulator but have […]

Oscillatory hydrodynamics in DNA-coated gold nanoparticles

Oscillatory hydrodynamics in DNA-coated gold nanoparticles

DIPC Advanced materialsMaterials

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Periodic responses to nonperiodic energy inputs, such as oscillations, are hallmarks of living systems. Researchers have devoted considerable efforts to understanding and mimicking natural self-assembled structures and functions to systems composed of nonbiological components. This has rendered remarkable developments in regulating interparticle interactions to form static and dynamic self-assemblies. Dynamic assemblies can, under suitable stimuli […]

Dissipated heat into electrical energy using the thermoelectricity of concrete

Dissipated heat into electrical energy using the thermoelectricity of concrete

ChemistryDIPC Advanced materials

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Adopting a more sustainable energy portfolio is imperative to address and alleviate the impacts of climate change. A key process is energy harvesting versus energy “production”. In this vein, a potentially viable approach involves the conversion of dissipated heat into electrical energy via the use of thermoelectricity. This method has the potential to contribute significantly […]

The morphogenetic mechanism of different biomorphs is independent of pH

The morphogenetic mechanism of different biomorphs is independent of pH

ChemistryDIPC Advanced materialsDIPC Interfaces

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The bottom-up design of hierarchically organized nanostructures is a powerful strategy to achieve new materials with innovative functionalities. To a large extent, this approach takes inspiration from the ability of living organisms to engineer hybrid nanocomposites both for structural and functional purposes. Intense research has been dedicated to synthesizing biologically inspired textures and shapes mimicking […]