Scientists have determined the structure of a new material with the potential to be used in solar energy, batteries, and splitting water to produce hydrogen. The physical properties and crystal ...

Phosphine ligands modify the structure of metal nanoclusters in a top-down evolutionary process by "peeling" and "etching.” This phosphine-LEIST reaction allows the construction of metal nanoclusters ...

New research shows that the electronic structure of metals can strongly affect their mechanical properties. New research from the University of Birmingham shows that the electronic structure of metals ...

Metallurgy explains how to predict the properties, behavior and internal structure of metal so that we can use it to its maximum capabilities. One of the most important properties of metal is its ...

A group of scientists examined a novel way of altering the architectures of ultra-small nanomaterials. These metal nanoclusters bridge the gap between the metal atom and the bulk metal, making them ...

A research group conducted quantitative individual analysis on the contribution to the strength of the micrometer-scale crystallographic lamellar structures and nanometer-sized cellular structures ...

With each passing day, the performance of aerospace systems is increasing significantly. This requires the use of advanced structural and functional materials that possess the required characteristics ...

New research conducted at the University of Birmingham reveals a significant influence of the electronic structure of metals on their mechanical properties. This groundbreaking study, published in the ...