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X-ray synchrotron spectroscopy offers unique advantages over conventional materials characterization techniques, including higher detection
Secondary organic aerosols (SOA) are air pollutants implicated in serious health problems such as lung and heart disease. They are produced through
It was believed that the nanocrystalline materials with more grain boundaries would always have enhanced radiation resistance. These grain
Two-dimensional (2D) materials are of increasing interest for use in filtration, sensing, and nanoelectronics because of their unique properties.
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When interrogating matter with a laser pulse, the duration of the pulse plays a major role in determining the information that can be acquired. In
Stretching or compressing a material creates strain that can be a powerful tool to control oxygen vacancy concentration, as opposed to traditional
The understanding of microscopic properties of atomically thin materials, such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), is of fundamental
Blinking, or fluorescence intermittency, limits the usefulness of silicon nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications. Scientists have proposed