2794 papers
Condensed matter physics and materials science form a dynamic partnership, exploring how the collective behavior of atoms gives rise to the unique properties of solids and liquids. This field bridges the gap between fundamental quantum mechanics and the practical engineering of everything from flexible electronics to superconductors, turning abstract theories into tangible innovations that shape our daily lives.
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Below are the latest papers in condensed matter and materials science, organized by their most recent publication dates.
This study utilizes a calibrated Phase-Field Discrete Element Model to demonstrate that precipitation-induced slowdowns in pressure-solution creep are driven by chemical solute accumulation when precipitation is slow, but by mechanical stress reduction when precipitation is fast.
This study elucidates the mechanism of three-magnon splitting in synthetic antiferromagnet spin wave conduits, revealing that low-order optical spin waves decay into parallel channels of non-degenerate acoustic doublets with standing wave characteristics, a finding with significant implications for nonlinear microwave signal processing applications.
This perspective outlines how generative AI models, including variational autoencoders, diffusion models, and large language agents, are revolutionizing metal-organic framework (MOF) discovery by shifting from manual enumeration to autonomous design and synthesis, thereby accelerating the development of high-performance materials for clean air and energy applications while addressing challenges in synthetic feasibility and data diversity.
This paper proposes that the enigmatic pseudogap state in cuprates, characterized by Fermi arcs and reduced carrier density, originates from a structural reconstruction that introduces a symmetry-enforced sublattice degree of freedom, which, when combined with spin-orbit coupling, naturally explains these experimental signatures through Fermi surface reconstruction and matrix-element interference.
This study utilizes self-consistent field theory to characterize the anisotropic elastic response and equilibrium rigidity of ordered block copolymer melts, revealing distinct stiffness differences between morphologies and architectures, and demonstrating that columnar phases exhibit significantly higher bending stiffness than lamellar phases.
This paper presents an adapted Phase-Field model that resolves physical inconsistencies in cement hydration simulations to accurately predict evolving microstructures and, through computational homogenization, reliably link hydration chemistry to the material's mechanical properties.
This paper introduces the concept of "X-ray Coulomb Counting," a method that utilizes X-ray techniques to quantify absolute charge transfer into specific reactions, thereby providing the detailed mechanistic understanding of electrochemical systems that traditional measurements often lack.
This study combines molecular dynamics simulations, experimental measurements, and density functional theory calculations to reveal that Li-ion transport in LGPS-reinforced PEO electrolytes is governed by a volcano-shaped conductivity trend up to 10% loading driven by polymer dynamics and interfacial effects, with a distinct transport regime emerging at higher loadings facilitated by S-rich interfacial sites that lower migration barriers.
This study systematically elucidates how network topology and crosslinker distribution govern the thermoresponsive behavior, ionic sensitivity, and stability of pNIPAM microgels across varying salt concentrations, while critically evaluating the applicability of Flory-Rehner and Flory-Rehner-Donnan theoretical models to these complex systems.
This study demonstrates that while thermodynamic voltage losses in pressurized alkaline water electrolysis increase with pressure, the concurrent reduction in bubble-induced overpotentials at higher current densities can more than compensate for this penalty, ultimately improving overall efficiency.