Silicon, a semi-metal, bonds in its natural form with four other elements and its three-dimensional structure takes the form of a tetrahedron. For a long time, it seemed impossible to achieve the ...

Silicon atoms on a silicon surface organize in pairs that can assume two different positions like a seesaw. The interaction between the seesaws leads to long-range and direction-dependent order. In ...

New research has identified a nanostructure that improves the anode in lithium-ion batteries. Instead of using graphite for the anode, the researchers turned to silicon: a material that stores more ...