Surprise in solid-state physics: The Hall effect, which normally requires magnetic fields, can also be generated in a completely different way – with…

Microstructure and macroscopic electro-mechanical properties are closely coupled in so-called ferroelectric polymers. An explanation for the high…

For years, the metal nanoparticles used in catalysts have been getting smaller and smaller. Now, a research team at TU Wien in Vienna, Austria have…

Why do metal oxide surfaces behave differently? At TU Wien, a new research method was found to answer important questions.

When T-cells of our immune system become active, tiny traction forces at the molecular level play an important role. They have now been studied at TU…

Crucial new technologies such as hydrogen production or carbon capture require new catalysts. Experiments show: It's not just the material that…

Why do certain materials emit electrons with a very specific energy? This has been a mystery for decades – scientists at TU Wien have found an answer.

For years, physicists at TU Wien have been studying strange phenomena - now they have found an explanation that could help to understand…

Electrochemical reactions, which will play an important role in the future of energy supply, can now be explained in detail, thanks to measurements…