This study is led by Prof. Shuangyin Wang (College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University) and Prof. Chen Chen (College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University).

Atomic-scale defects in crystals can make excellent quantum memories that can be written and read out using lasers, and could form the basis of future quantum communications and computing systems.

Two-dimensional (2D) materials show great promise for photocatalysis, a key technology for sustainable energy solutions like water splitting. However, optimizing their performance requires precise ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Scientists have sought to leverage atomic defects to enhance electrocatalytic performance for clean energy applications. However, the inability to precisely study defects' ...

A series of experiments across multiple research groups has shown that deliberately implanting atomic-scale defects into ordinary silicon can turn the world’s most common semiconductor into a source ...

Defect states refer to electronic energy levels that arise from imperfections or irregularities in the crystal structure of materials, particularly in semiconductors and insulators. These ...

Defects can fundamentally alter the physiochemical, optical, thermal, mechanical, and electronic properties and their coupling in functional materials. Numerous possibilities exist for defect ...

System reliability and safety are paramount across industries such as semiconductors, energy, automotive, and steel, where even microscopic cracks or defects within structures can critically affect ...

Detecting macro-defects early in the wafer processing flow is vital for yield and process improvement, and it is driving innovations in both inspection techniques and wafer test map analysis. At the ...