Is Nano-Silicon Brittle or Ductile?
This presentation compares the mechanical properties of bulk- and nano-silicon.
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The choice of material for anodes in cells is often of critical importance to their functioning. This talk looks in detail at their behaviour at the atomic level.
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One third of the world's carbon emissions are emitted by industry. Most industrial emissions relate to producing materials, and steel and cement are by far the most important contributors. The industries that make materials are energy-intensive, so h....
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From structure and topology, to mechanical and electronic properties, a seemingly simple change in bonding between carbon atoms can conceive a plethora of material types. With diamond and graphite known since antiquity, better understanding of the sy....
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A demonstration of how using crisp packet manufactiring techniques can help prouduce cheaper solar energy.
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