Nanoparticles research is rapidly growing into an extensive research area. This is due to the fact that nanoparticles can be easily altered by varying their chemical environment, shape and size. One ...

Tin oxide (SnO 2) is also known as stannic oxide. It can be found naturally as the mineral cassiterite. Tin oxide is most commonly used in glazes where it acts as an opacifier where it is typically ...

(Nanowerk News) In a surprising new discovery, alpha-tin, commonly called gray tin, exhibits a novel electronic phase when its crystal structure is strained, putting it in a rare new class of 3D ...

Superconductivity – when a material has zero electrical resistance, therefore zero energy loss, at low temperatures – has enormous potential for energy-efficient electronic devices. A research team in ...

Copper-Nickel-Tin alloys have emerged as high-performance materials, combining excellent strength with good ductility and corrosion resistance. Their superior mechanical properties stem from intricate ...

The numerous research activities based on nanoparticles have helped to pave the way for these particles to be widely used today. This article discusses the properties and applications of indium tin ...