The threat of human exposure to synthetic radioactive elements, such as the actinides, has greatly increased over the last several decades, both
Scientists often use the Periodic Table to predict the properties of an element based on certain trends. For example, elements in the same column
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
Two-dimensional (2D) materials are of increasing interest for use in filtration, sensing, and nanoelectronics because of their unique properties.
It was believed that the nanocrystalline materials with more grain boundaries would always have enhanced radiation resistance. These grain
Artificial photosynthesis, which is the process of conversion of sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into fuels, relies on chemically stable
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
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