Atomic vacancies are a type of point defect in a crystal lattice where one or more atoms are absent from their regular lattice positions. Although they might seem like simple imperfections, these ...

The physical and chemical properties of ceramics provide engineering opportunities in various applications. Ceramics vary widely in hardness, some relatively soft and others exceptionally hard.

Kesterite solar cell has emerged as one of the most promising thin-film photovoltaics since the absorber, Cu 2 ZnSn(S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe), is a nontoxic material composed of earth-abundant elements and ...

Recently, a research team led by Prof. CHEN Tao from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) revealed the formation and evolution of the point ...