For his contributions to the development and application of atomistic and first principle simulations to understand the physical properties of materials and nanostructures, Professor of Chemistry Davide Donadio was recently named a fellow of the American Physical Society.
Solar cells made from perovskites have sparked great excitement in recent years because the crystalline compounds boast low production costs and high energy efficiencies. Now UC Davis scientists have found that some promising compounds — the hybrid lead halide perovskites — are chemically unstable and may be unsuited for solar cells.
Nanomaterials commonly used in sunscreens and boat-bottom paints are making sea urchin embryos more vulnerable to toxins, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.