Framework materials such as metal–organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and hydrogen–bonded organic frameworks have evolved significantly over the past two decades. Thanks to their highly ...

Quantum materials could transform technologies ranging from powerful computers and ultrasecure communications to advanced ...

A team of scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has developed a tiny chip that can redirect light at ...

The interaction of light with solids is governed by the frequency‐dependent dielectric response, which in turn determines refractive index, absorption and reflection. In a classical continuum picture, ...

Semiconductors are central to modern technology. They are used in computer chips, solar cells, sensors, LEDs and ...

Advanced optical materials are crucial in the development of many everyday appliances that enhance our lives. These materials have the unique ability to manipulate light in various ways, allowing us ...

Scientists used muons to show how pressure makes tantalum disulfide superconduct in 3D at three times higher temperatures.

Composite materials are engineered by fusing different materials, typically consisting of a matrix (a polymer, metal, or ceramic) and a reinforcement (such as fibers, particles, or flakes) that ...

Copper, platinum, aluminum, gold. Metals have been so important in human history that we’ve named historical epochs (the Bronze Age, the Iron Age) for their transformative power. These materials, with ...

Open Materials 2024 will be one of the biggest data sets available for materials science. Meta is releasing a massive data set and models, called Open Materials 2024, that could help scientists use AI ...

The construction industry accounts for approximately 37% of global CO₂ emissions. Traditional materials like cement, steel, and bricks contribute over 70% of its footprint, with cement production ...