Linked lanthanides shine light on field of crystal engineering - Phys.org

Rare earth metals, when linked, can act as a conduit for energy flow, and show promise for the development of novel materials.

Rare earth metals, when linked, can act as a conduit for energy flow, and show promise for the development of novel materials. Scientists have connected two soft crystals and observed the energy tra… [+2633 chars]

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