Thursday, 26 September 2024

Unique straining affects phase transformations in silicon, a material vital for electronics

Scientists have used pressure with a twisting shear to permanently deform silicon, an important material for electronics. The resulting changes in silicon's microstructure produce material phases that feature different and potentially useful properties.

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Stability solution brings unique form of carbon closer to practical application

Carbyne, a one-dimensional chain of carbon atoms, is incredibly strong for being so thin, making it an intriguing possibility for use in nex...