An Accidental Discovery of Hyperbolic Dispersion in Electrides
A story of an unexpected discovery and the journey behind it. The authors reveal that in many non-cubic electrides, localized electrons in interstitial sites enable hyperbolic dispersion—even when the crystal lacks strong structural anisotropy.
Expanding the Frontiers of MXenes toward Multifunctional Sensors
MXenes, a new class of two-dimensional nanomaterials, show exceptional properties for multifunctional sensors. In the review "Progress towards efficient MXene sensors", researchers from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University and Deakin University outline their potential, key challenges, and future directions.
Hidden trade-off in urban health
Are big cities better when it comes to delivering healthcare to their residents?