Solids (ISSN 2673-6497, IF 2.4) is an international, #openaccess journal, covering all areas of solid-state sciences, published quarterly by @MDPIOpenAccess

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🚀 Discover Solids Editor’s Choice 2023–2024 — a curated selection of standout research in solid-state & materials science. 🔗 brnw.ch/21wXXN6
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📖 #ResearchSpotlight Discover how germanium sulfide affects the structure, Ag-ion conductivity, and stability of GeS₂-Sb₂S₃-AgI glasses. 🔬 Research by Viktor Markov, Talib Farziev & Nikita Dybin. 🔗brnw.ch/21x6J5u #MaterialsScience #GlassScience #IonConductivity
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💡 Explore advances in #PhosphateGlass! This study investigates the fabrication of high-quality Er³⁺-Yb³⁺ co-doped phosphate glasses with low residual hydroxyl group content. 📄 Yonglong Liu et al. 🔗brnw.ch/21x6FKj #MaterialsScience #OpticalMaterials #GlassScience
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🔎 Interested in #ColloidalSilica and the #SolGel process? Discover research exploring the particle growth process of colloidal silica using active silicic acid solutions 🔗brnw.ch/21x6Cpg 📄 Kazuaki Higuchi, Yujia Liu & Masafumi Unno #MaterialsScience #Silica #Research
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🌟 #FeaturePaper How does binder choice influence the electrical behavior of polyantimonic acid-based membranes for low-temperature fuel cells? Find out here: brnw.ch/21x6z0X by Sofia Mendes & Pedro Faia #FuelCells #MaterialsScience
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🔬 #PaperHighlight Check out this paper published in the Special Issue “Young Talents in Solid-State Sciences”: “Modification of the Adsorption Capacity of Brick Industry Fly Ash for the Removal of Cd(II)” brnw.ch/21x6vCY #SolidStateScience
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🔬 #PaperHighlight How are conjugated polymers oriented in single crystals? Find out here: “Orientation of Conjugated Polymers in Single Crystals…” 👉🏻brnw.ch/21x6sep by Pierre Baillargeon et al. #Polymers #MaterialsChemistry
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🌟 #FeaturePaper 💊 Improving the solubility of olaparib through an innovative quaternary solid dispersion system. “A Quaternary Solid Dispersion System for Improving the Solubility of Olaparib” 🔗brnw.ch/21x6ou0 by Tae-Han Yun et al. #olaparib #soliddispersion
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⭐ #FeaturePaper in #Solids 🔋 “Advanced Prussian Blue Cathodes for Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries” Discover recent advances in Prussian Blue cathode materials and their potential for rechargeable Li-ion batteries. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x6l19 #LithiumIonBatteries #EnergyStorage
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📚 #ReviewAlert Explore the structures and photocatalytic properties of non-perovskite hybrid halides of coinage metals templated by metal–organic cations. “[MxLy]n[MwXz]m Non-Perovskite Hybrid Halides…” 🔗brnw.ch/21x6hGr by Piotr W. Zabierowski #HybridMaterials
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🔬 #Solids Research “Charge Critical Phenomena in a Field Heterostructure with Two-Dimensional Crystal” brnw.ch/21x6ecz by Alexander L. Danilyuk, Denis A. Podryabinkin, Victor L. Shaposhnikov & Serghej L. Prischepa #2DMaterials #Physics #MaterialsScience
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☀️ Can solar cells generate energy while still letting light through? A #Solids study by Cecilia Guillén explores the luminous transmittance and color rendering of chalcopyrite thin films for semitransparent photovoltaic applications. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x6axW #Photovoltaics
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🔬 #PaperHighlight Can light generate circulating currents without an applied magnetic field? 💡 Explore “Photoproduction of Loop Currents in Coronene Isomers Without Any Applied Magnetic Field” by Jun Ohara & Shoji Yamamoto brnw.ch/21x67c8
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🔩 How accurately can we predict the fatigue life of welded joints? A #Solids study compares the Hot-Spot and fe-safe Verity methods for durability prediction of cyclically loaded CP-W800 fillet welds 🔍 Explore the findings: brnw.ch/21x65xh #Welding #Fatigue #FEA
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🌱 Materials science meets sustainable agriculture. Al Sharif et al. investigate green-synthesized ZnO nanoparticles with enhanced release behavior, highlighting their potential for more sustainable agricultural applications. brnw.ch/21x5MLV #SustainableAgriculture
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✨ #SpecialIssue in #Solids 💡 Stimuli-Responsive Luminescence in Phosphors and Solid Materials Explore advances in smart luminescent materials, phosphors & their response to external stimuli. 🔗brnw.ch/21x5L6r 📢 We welcome your submissions!
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👁️ Feature Paper What can curved image sensors teach us about the future of bionic vision? This #Solids review explores recent progress, key challenges, and perspectives in curved image sensors for bionic eyes. Read more brnw.ch/21x5Jcq #BionicEyes #ImageSensors
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🔎 Inside perovskite interactions Garrote-Márquez, Cruz Hernández & Menéndez-Proupin investigate the correlation between C–H∙∙∙Br and N–H∙∙∙Br hydrogen bonding in CH₃NH₃PbBr₃. Explore the #Solids article 👇 brnw.ch/21x5Fmy #Perovskites #MaterialsScience
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🔋 Advancing aqueous zinc-ion batteries Wang et al. explore how Fe³⁺ doping can enhance the structural stability and electrochemical performance of δ-MnO₂ cathodes. Discover the research in #Solids 👇 brnw.ch/21x5BVt #Batteries #EnergyStorage #Electrochemistry
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⭐ Feature Paper | #Solids Defects can make a difference. Explore how LiBH₄ and NaBH₄ reduction reshape the structure and photocatalytic performance of Nb₂O₅. Read the featured research 👇 brnw.ch/21x5ygC #Photocatalysis #MaterialsScience
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⚙️ How can the Zn/Ca ratio shape magnesium alloy performance? A #Solids study examines its impact on the mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of low-alloyed Mg-Zn-Ca alloys. Read the article 👇 brnw.ch/21x5uLm #Magnesium #Alloys #MaterialsScience
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