Research Highlights in 2023

An article in Nature presents a conceptually new scanning probe microscope, called a quantum twisting microscope, which enables both momentum-resolved measurements and in situ tuning of the twist angle between 2D materials stacked on top of each other.

A paper in Nature reports the observation of spin-polarized excitonic topological states in the topological insulator Bi₂Te₃.

An article in Nature Communications reports a solvent-free electronic material that is as soft as biological tissue like the brain.

An article in Science demonstrates a Li–air battery with a solid-state electrolyte that achieves an energy density higher than for Li-ion batteries.

An article in ACS Nano uses a nonspecific crosslinker to covalently stabilize a variety of 2D and 3D nanocrystal superlattices.

An article in Science reports new insight in the formation of defects during 3D printing of metals and presents a highly accurate method to track defects as they form, opening the way for closed-loop control systems.

An article in Science Advances explains the mechanisms behind the durability of ancient Roman concrete.

An article in Nature Communications reports an environmentally friendly and selective way to synthesize propylene and propylene oxide.