Researchers have developed a breakthrough semiconductor alloy that paves the way for advanced quantum, photonic, and ...

Researchers have developed a material that has never existed before: a stable alloy of carbon, silicon, germanium, and tin.

Isotope-pure silicon nanowires could make computer chips much cooler. A nanowire of the isotope silicon-28 connects two microheater pads in a test of the material's ability to conduct heat.

Pure silicon is never found in nature, but you can make pure silicon crystals from sand, which is primarily composed of quartz. Beyond its role in the natural world, ...

When they encounter silicon-29 or silicon-30, which have different atomic masses, the phonons get confused and slow down, hampering heat transfer. That's no longer a concern with pure silicon-28.

A pure silicon crystal, called an ingot. Silicon isn't the only semiconducting substance on Earth -- it's not even the best semiconductor on Earth. What it is, ...

Two highly promising pathways in the pursuit of next-gen battery technology involve using solid-state electrolytes rather than liquid ones, and adding silicon to the anode component to boost ...

A study conducted by CNRS researchers describes a new method of recycling silicone waste (caulk, sealants, gels, adhesives, cosmetics, etc.). It has the potential to significantly reduce the ...

Solar start-up 1366 Technologies is working on a technology that promises to dramatically cut the cost of solar cell manufacturing.

When silicon is alloyed with iron and carbon at a concentration of between 3% and 6% by weight of finished metal, it increases the resistivity of the resulting steel.