The distribution of outermost shell electrons, known as valence electrons, of organic molecules was experimentally observed for the first time by a team led by Nagoya University in Japan. As the ...

The observation, reported last week in the journal Science, is one of the most straightforward indications yet that whatever carries current through these unusual metals doesn’t look anything like ...

The two important steps in the conduction of electrons during STM imaging (Fig ... molecular orbital or conduction band close to the Si valence band. The Si membrane layer will become hole ...

Zinc traditionally has a valence of two, meaning two electrons take part in the element's chemical reaction. A new article shows that the chemistry of zinc can be fundamentally changed, making it ...

Electrons and other charge carriers can move faster in germanium tin than in silicon or germanium, ... SiGe alloys, enabling an all-group IV optoelectronic semiconductor platform that can be ...

As the interactions between atoms are governed by the valence electrons, the findings shine light on the fundamental nature of chemical bonds, with implications for pharmacy and chemical engineering.

The distribution of outermost shell electrons, known as valence electrons, of organic molecules was experimentally observed for the first time by a team led by Nagoya University in Japan. As the ...