Why do certain surfaces behave very differently from what theoretical calculations suggest? Scientists long assumed that the ...

Scientists long assumed that the aluminum oxide surface should be highly reactive and capable of splitting water molecules.

As one of the most abundant elements in Earth’s crust, aluminium is cheap and an attractive subject for chemists to study. Aluminium in its usual +3 oxidation state (Al(iii)) has long been a staple of ...

Sometimes you come across a purported scientific paper that makes you do a triple-check, just to be sure that you didn’t overlook something, as maybe the claims do make sense after all. Such is the ...

Transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx), a real material despite its sci-fi name, is incredibly hard and resistant to scratches, making it perfect for protective coatings on electronics, optical sensors, ...