Progress in mesoscale science

The domain of mesoscale science, where the discrete granularity of atoms and quantization of energy give way to apparently continuous and infinitely divisible matter and energy, presents a new frontier of scientific opportunity and yields new complex architectures, phenomena, and functionalities. In...

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Published inMRS bulletin Vol. 40; no. 11; pp. 919 - 922
Main Authors Sarrao, J.L., Crabtree, G.W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, USA Cambridge University Press 01.11.2015
Springer International Publishing
Springer Nature B.V
Materials Research Society
Subjects
Applied and Technical Physics
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
defects
electronic materials
Energy Materials
Functionality
Hydrogels
Magnetic fields
Materials Engineering
Materials Science
Mesoscale Materials
Mesoscale Materials, Phenomena, and Functionality
microstructure
Nanoparticles
Nanotechnology
Phenomena
Science
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Summary:The domain of mesoscale science, where the discrete granularity of atoms and quantization of energy give way to apparently continuous and infinitely divisible matter and energy, presents a new frontier of scientific opportunity and yields new complex architectures, phenomena, and functionalities. In this article, we describe some hallmarks of mesoscale science and highlight research directions that are described in greater detail in subsequent articles in this issue of MRS Bulletin. The exciting progress of the past several years and the rich unexplored opportunities at the mesoscale offer extraordinary prospects for future advances.
Bibliography:AC02-06CH11357
USDOE Office of Science - Office of Basic Energy Sciences - Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR)
ISSN:0883-7694
1938-1425
DOI:10.1557/mrs.2015.265