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[Thin-Films] – Topological superconductivity studied in thin films 15 May 2020

An unusual form of superconductivity, which could help develop powerful quantum computers, has been found at the interface between two thin films by RIKEN physicists (Nature Communications, “Nonreciprocal charge transport at topological insulator/superconductor interface”).

[Thin-Films] – Scientists create thin-films with tantalizing electronic properties 15 May 2020

Scientists have created thin films made from barium zirconium sulfide (BaZrS3) and confirmed that the materials have alluring electronic and optical properties predicted by theorists.

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[ITW] – 3 Questions à Maryline Nasr, chef de projet CIBOX au sein du Crismat à Caen. 29 February 2020

3 Questions à Maryline Nasr, chef de projet CIBOX au sein du Crismat à Caen.
Bonjour Maryline, depuis le mois de Janvier 2020 vous êtes chef de projet du programme CIBOX en partenariat entre le laboratoire CRISMAT et CODEX INTERNATIONAL. Pourriez-vous nous rappeler les principaux enjeux de ce programme ?
MN :
Il y a 2 enjeux principaux :

[Materials] – A nanoscale lattice of palladium and yttrium makes for a superlative carbon-linking catalyst 23 February 2020

A group of materials scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology has shown that a palladium-based intermetallic electride, Y3Pd2, can improve the efficiency of carbon-carbon cross-coupling reactions. Their findings point the way to a more sustainable world through catalysis.

[2D materials] – Stretched to the limit and sparkling on curved surfaces 23 February 2020

Two-dimensional (2D) materials could offer new building blocks for future technologies — but only if scientists can control growth and properties. Strain, caused by “stretching” or “bunching” the atomic structure as a crystal grows, is one way to control these properties.

[Photovoltaic] – If you want to catch more light, twist it 23 February 2020

A special class of materials known as “Weyl semimetals” have unusual physical properties. In these materials, researchers can separate electrons by their “handedness.” That’s whether the electrons’ magnetic moment is in the same direction as the electrons’ movement or the opposite direction.
This results in a host of unique phenomena that researchers can use to turn infrared light into electricity and develop very fast electronic circuits.

[Graphene] – New graphene amplifier unlocks hidden frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum 23 February 2020

Researchers have created a unique device which will unlock the elusive terahertz wavelengths and make revolutionary new technologies possible.

[Photonic] – Retina-inspired carbon nitride-based photonic synapses for selective detection of UV light 23 February 2020

Researchers at Seoul National University and Inha University in South Korea developed photo-sensitive artificial nerves that emulated functions of a retina by using 2-dimensional carbon nitride (C3N4) nanodot materials.