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Orthogonal electric fields turn on and turn off symmetry in BiFeO₃ superlattices

Nature Materials 22, 159-160
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Light tailors the electronic properties of a model semiconductor
- Alberto Crepaldi
Nature 614, 39-40
News & Views | 31 January 2023

From the archive: support for Darwin, and a metallic standard

Nature 614, 42

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Research | 02 February 2023

Exceptionally clean single-electron transistors from solutions of molecular graphene nanoribbons

Molecular graphene nanoribbons hold promise for quantum experiments in single-electron transistors but require improvements in their debundling. Here, the authors demonstrate ultra-clean transport devices by enhancing nanoribbon solubility via bulky groups on the nanoribbon edges.
- Wenhui Niu
- , Simen Sopp
- & Lapo Bogani
Nature Materials 22, 180-185
Reviews | 02 February 2023

Bioinspired oral delivery devices

Oral drug delivery is a commonly used strategy to deliver therapeutics. However, the harsh environment in the digestive tract prevents the oral administration of many drugs and can negatively affect drug efficacy. This Review discusses how biological materials and living microorganisms can be designed into bioinspired oral delivery devices that can overcome many of the challenges associated with oral delivery.
- Xiaoxuan Zhang
- , Guopu Chen
- & Yuanjin Zhao
Nature Reviews Bioengineering, 1-18
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02 February 2023 | Open Access

Carbon black-containing self-healing adhesive hydrogels for endoscopic tattooing
- Hyung Jun Kwon
- , Hyun Ho Shin
- & Ji Hyun Ryu
Scientific Reports 13, 1880
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02 February 2023 | Open Access

Direct observation of cation diffusion driven surface reconstruction at van der Waals gaps

Weak interlayer van der Waals (vdW) bonding has significant impact on the structure and properties of vdW layered materials. Here authors use in-situ aberration-corrected ADF-STEM for an atomistic insight into the cation diffusion in the vdW gaps and the etching of vdW surfaces at high temperatures.
- Wenjun Cui
- , Weixiao Lin
- & Xiahan Sang
Nature Communications 14, 554
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02 February 2023 | Open Access

Interpretable machine learning for maximum corrosion depth and influence factor analysis
- Yuhui Song
- , Qinying Wang
- & Yuchen Xi
npj Materials Degradation 7, 9
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02 February 2023 | Open Access

Tuning the fluorescence of Dy³⁺ via the structure of borophosphate glasses
- Kristin Griebenow
- , Mai-Phuong Truong
- & Dusan Galusek
Scientific Reports 13, 1919

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Research Highlights | 02 February 2023

Fullerenes make connections
- Alison Stoddart
Nature Synthesis, 1
News & Views | 02 February 2023

Orthogonal electric fields turn on and turn off symmetry in BiFeO₃ superlattices

When BiFeO₃ layers are confined between TbScO₃ layers in an epitaxial superlattice, crystallographically orthogonal voltages can induce reversible, non-volatile switching between polar and antipolar states in BiFeO₃. This symmetry switch also leads to marked changes in the nonlinear optical response, piezoresponse and resistivity of the system.

Nature Materials 22, 159-160
News & Views | 01 February 2023

Light tailors the electronic properties of a model semiconductor

When a semiconductor material called black phosphorus is hit with intense laser light, the behaviour of its electrons is found to change. The discovery opens a route to time-dependent engineering of exotic electronic phases in solids.
- Alberto Crepaldi
Nature 614, 39-40
Research Highlights | 31 January 2023

Signal multiplexing to coordinate robotic fingers
- Katharina Zeissler
Nature Electronics 6, 4
Editorial | 31 January 2023

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Five years of Nature Electronics.

Nature Electronics 6, 1
Research Highlights | 31 January 2023

Colorimetric fliers for remote sensing
- Matthew Parker
Nature Electronics 6, 2

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Orthogonal electric fields turn on and turn off symmetry in BiFeO₃ superlattices

Light tailors the electronic properties of a model semiconductor

From the archive: support for Darwin, and a metallic standard

Latest Research and Reviews

Exceptionally clean single-electron transistors from solutions of molecular graphene nanoribbons

Bioinspired oral delivery devices

Carbon black-containing self-healing adhesive hydrogels for endoscopic tattooing

Direct observation of cation diffusion driven surface reconstruction at van der Waals gaps

Interpretable machine learning for maximum corrosion depth and influence factor analysis

Tuning the fluorescence of Dy³⁺ via the structure of borophosphate glasses

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Fullerenes make connections

Orthogonal electric fields turn on and turn off symmetry in BiFeO₃ superlattices

Light tailors the electronic properties of a model semiconductor

Signal multiplexing to coordinate robotic fingers

Anniversary issues

Colorimetric fliers for remote sensing

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