Heavy ion irradiation introduces a complex array of structural and chemical modifications in materials, ranging from subtle defect accumulation to pronounced changes in phase and electronic properties ...

Aluminium nitride (AlN) ceramics have received significant attention owing to their excellent thermal conductivity, robust mechanical properties and potential for radiation resistance. Their unique ...

Two-dimensional materials such as graphene promise to form the basis of incredibly small and fast technologies, but this requires a detailed understanding of their electronic properties. New research ...

Osaka University-led research team achieves first realization of laser-generated energetic ions. Experimental setup with the large-area suspended graphene target. Click for info. Laser-driven ion ...

Heavy-ion irradiation, as a novel breeding method, has demonstrated high efficiency in creating diverse new mutants. Compared to other physical mutagenic sources, such as X-rays and γ-rays, ...

Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an ...

Sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage are moving toward the mainstream. Wider use of these batteries could lead to lower costs, less fire risk, and less need for lithium, ...

A research team has discovered a novel mechanism to process DNA damage induced by a next-generation cancer therapy (heavy ion therapy). A team of scientists led by Dr. Kei-ichi TAKATA from the Center ...

Dublin, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Sodium-ion Battery - Company Evaluation Report, 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Sodium-ion Battery Companies ...

A collaboration involving researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Duisburg-Essen has shown that when graphene is irradiated with ions, or electrically charged ...