We describe a number of different experimental set-ups that use hydrogel spheres to demonstrate dense packings of deformable spheres in various geometries. The arrangements are similar to those of bubbles in foams, ...

Device performance of solution-processed 2D semiconductors in printed electronics has been limited so far by structural defects and high interflake junction resistance. Covalently interconnected networks of transition metal ...

Solution-processed photodetectors incorporating liquid-phase-exfoliatedtransition metal dichalcogenide nanosheets are widely reported. However,previous studies mainly focus on the fabrication of photoconductors, ratherthan ...

The family of antiferromagnetic layered metal hexathiohypo diphosphates, M2P2S6 represents a versatile class of materials, particularly interesting for fundamental studies on magnetic properties in low dimensional structures, ...

Functional conductive hydrogels are widely used in various application scenarios, such as artificial skin, cell scaffolds, and implantable bioelectronics. However, their novel designs and technological innovations are ...

The global energy demand is quickly increasing and sustainable energy solutions are needed to keep pace. Batteries have emerged as the premier energy storage solution for increasing the adoption of renewable energy sources, ...

3D models find application in a range of materials science areas, from fractography and failure studies to 3D printed metal topology. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is commonly used for measuring surface topology, though ...

The advances in the manipulation of ultracold atoms trapped by optical lattices has established this set-up as a promising analogue simulator of quantum Hamiltonians. The extended coherence times allow for the monitoring ...

Having served as playground for fundamental studies on the physics of d and f electrons for almost a century, magnetic molecules are today becoming increasingly important for technological applications, such as magnetic ...

This thesis concerns various experiments using hard spheres, soap bubbles, hydrogel spheres, and soap films in which we will show these are suitable candidates for research and can be easily performed in universities, ...