mPDF study of MnO highlighted by Brookhaven and Columbia

Billinge group members and collaborators recently conducted a detailed experimental and theoretical study of the magnetic interactions in the classic antiferromagnet MnO using magnetic pair distribution function (mPDF) analysis, resulting in a publication in Physical Review Letters (Frandsen et al, Phys. Rev. Lett. 116 197204, see here). This work, which has furthered the methodology of… Read More mPDF study of MnO highlighted by Brookhaven and Columbia

May 20, 2016August 12, 2016 billingeresearch

Research on novel titanate superconductor gains media attention

Recent work in the Billinge group on a new family of superconductors, published here in Nature Communications, has been highlighted by Brookhaven National Lab and the Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science (see press release here). Superconductivity refers to the ability of certain materials to conduct electricity without any energy loss, and the… Read More Research on novel titanate superconductor gains media attention

December 8, 2014January 28, 2015 Ben F

Cobalt catalyst work highlighted in “Tribology & Lubrication Technology”!

The work on the cobalt oxide catalysts was recently highlighted in a news article in the magazine Tribology & Lubrication Technology, the professional society of tribology and lubrication engineers. Click here to read the article (found on pp. 3-4).

March 1, 2014October 13, 2014 mwterban

Billinge Group research featured in the APAM newsletter

APAM Fall 2013 newsletter The fall 2013 issue of the APAM newsletter focuses on the recent research from the Billinge group. Read about highlights in PDF tomography and charge ‘stripes’ in superconductors as well as other group news here: http://matsci.columbia.edu/files/seasdepts/applied-physics-and-applied-math/pdf-files/Fall_2013_Newsletter_1_0.pdf

November 25, 2013October 13, 2014 mwterban

JUAMI Workshop in Ethiopia Gains Media Exposure Back Home

In December 2012, Professor Simon Billinge led the first materials science workshop of the recently formed Joint U.S.-Africa Materials Science Institute (JUAMI) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (see our former newsflash for more details). As the research collaborations formed in Addis continue to flourish, we have been excited to see the media interest in the experiences… Read More JUAMI Workshop in Ethiopia Gains Media Exposure Back Home

March 3, 2013October 13, 2014 mwterban

Group paper selected as “Hot paper” by Ang. Chemie Editors

Congrats to Kirsten Jensen and the team for getting the recent paper into Angwandte Chemie International Edition as a Communication. It was selected as “a “Hot Paper” by the Editors for its importance in a rapidly evolving field of highcurrent interest” Well done to all! Understanding the Formation and Evolution of Ceria Nanoparticles Under Hydrothermal… Read More Group paper selected as “Hot paper” by Ang. Chemie Editors

September 30, 2012October 13, 2014 mwterban

ePDF Highlighted

Congrats to Milinda Abeykoon and the team for having their recent work highlighted. Milinda’s paper in the May edition of Z. Kristallogr. was featured on the cover of the journal and in a news release put out jointly by Columbia and Brookhaven: http://www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/pubaf/pr/PR_display.asp?prID=1411

May 6, 2012October 13, 2014 mwterban