Piezoelectricity—a crystal can generate a tiny electric charge when its atomic structure is squeezed strong enough—occurs in many minerals but is particularly strong in quartz. What if this ...

Single crystal electrodes in lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries enable them to last several times longer than existing technology.

A longer-lasting EV battery could be just around the corner thanks to new research into single-crystal electrode batteries.

Ferroelectric crystals are a special class of materials that exhibit spontaneous electric polarization, which can be reversed by applying an external electric field. These crystals have a ...

Billions of crystals are manufactured annually to be used in virtually every electronic device. From mobile phones and ...

Meaning "thread" in Greek, nematic LCs are monostable and return to their original alignment when the electric field is removed. In 1888, liquid crystals were identified by Austrian botanist ...

The reverse piezoelectric effect occurs when an electrical field is applied to the crystal. The electric field interacts with the dipole moments within the crystal, causing it to expand or contract, ...

Electroconvection refers to the flow of liquid crystals induced by an electric field, while flexoelectricity is the generation of electric polarization in response to deformation of the liquid ...

Batteries with "single-crystal electrodes" could power electric vehicles (EVs) for millions of miles — meaning their batteries would outlast other parts of the cars, new research shows.