Linked lanthanides shine light on field of crystal engineering
Rare earth metals, when linked, can act as a conduit for energy flow, and show promise for the development of novel materials
16-Aug-2022 -
Scientists have connected two soft crystals and observed energy transfer between them—a finding that could lead to the development of sophisticated, responsive materials. The study, by scientists at Hokkaido University in Japan, was published in the journal Nature Communications.
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dysprosium
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