BES Highlights

The terahertz spectral window (100 gigahertz to 10 terahertz) is attracting attention for its potential use in submillimeter-wave communication and

Tuning the electronic properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), a process known as doping, is emerging as an effective means for

Researchers investigated the chemistry of protactinium to understand the impact of having the most energetic electrons in orbitals derived from

Decades of research have empirically shown optimal conditions for a variety of separations applications, making use of specific combinations of

Mixed-linkage glucan (MLG), a (1,3;1,4)-β-linked glucose polymer, is important for the structural integrity of the plant and a source of

In 2015, a multidisciplinary team from Argonne National Laboratory created a material consisting of graphene, nanodiamond particles, and diamond

In nature, multivalency, or the ability to bind to multiple sites at once, is important for selective binding and plays a significant role in a

An optical metasurface is a designer interface that packs together multiple materials carefully selected for their ability to control light. The

Capacitors are electrical components that store energy and are widely used in electronic devices. Typical supercapacitors, named for their ability

Decreasing fuel consumption and emissions in diesel vehicles requires end-of-tailpipe technologies. To reduce emissions of nitrogen oxide

Designing materials for sensors that function at peak performance in relatively harsh environments, such as saltwater, is of interest to

Qubits form the basis of quantum computation. Building a practical quantum computer demands two important features: the maintenance of coherent

Most optoelectronic components and consumer display devices require glass or plastic covers for protection against the environment. Optical

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences rastered a highly focused helium-ion beam through a

What if carbon dioxide could be used as a feedstock for valuable chemicals? The molecule would be turned into a hydrocarbon building block. How? By

Smart windows were developed in the 1970s. They are used to reduce building energy consumption by minimizing unwanted solar heating. Typically,

In the 1980s, scientists discovered that copper-oxide compounds exhibit superconductivity at higher temperatures than traditional superconductors,

Strongly correlated electron systems have been studied for over five decades. Scientists predicted that at high temperatures, electrons in

Atoms are always shaking. The higher the temperature, the more the atoms shake. In this study, scientists used a specialized instrument made by the

Viscosity is one of the most fundamental physical properties of a liquid. Yet, its atomic and molecular origins are not well understood. Recently,

The lithium-sulfur battery has a theoretical energy density much greater than commercial lithium-ion batteries; however, the technology exhibits

The remarkable mobility of lithium ions in solids has been a key factor in the development of commercial lithium-ion batteries. A generally

Batteries based on magnesium metal as the negative electrode (anode) promise much higher energy density compared to lithium-ion systems and are, at

Mechanical gradients are often employed in nature to prevent damage from large forces by creating a smooth transition from strong to weak

Light could induce desirable structural changes in thin sheets of materials. These materials could have applications ranging from data storage