A team has pioneered a new technique for synthesizing amorphous nanosheets by employing solid-state surfactants. These ultra-thin amorphous nanosheets can now be produced from various kinds of metal ...

The researchers published their findings in Nature Communications ("Stöber method to amorphous metal-organic frameworks and coordination polymers"). The Stöber method, traditionally used for creating ...

A zirconium-based alloy exhibits 2.5 times the strength of some titanium alloys. Imagine a metal alloy whose strength exceeds that of steel and titanium, but that can be processed like a plastic.

Artificial intelligence defines the relationship between different physical and chemical characteristics and evaluates the value of the Jung module (elastic modulus). "The modulus of elasticity is the ...

A new solvent-evaporation method makes smooth, porous amorphous MOF films, boosting sensitivity and scalability for sensing and catalytic technologies. The team used a solvent evaporation technique ...

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have addressed a significant challenge in nanosheet technology. Their innovative approach employs surfactants to produce amorphous nanosheets from various ...