Top 10
The top ten charts the articles that have been downloaded most often, in PDF format, from the Nature Materials website in recent weeks. The chart does not rank the quality, scientific significance or citation impact of the content. However, it may bring articles to your attention that you might not have otherwise noticed. We hope you enjoy them.
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High-performance dye-sensitized solar cells based on solvent-free electrolytes produced from eutectic melts
Yu Bai, Yiming Cao, Jing Zhang, Mingkui Wang, Renzhi Li, Peng Wang, Shaik M. Zakeeruddin & Michael Grätzel
doi:10.1038/nmat2224
Abstract - High-performance dye-sensitized solar cells based on solvent-free electrolytes produced from eutectic melts | Full Text - High-performance dye-sensitized solar cells based on solvent-free electrolytes produced from eutectic melts | PDF (276 KB) - High-performance dye-sensitized solar cells based on solvent-free electrolytes produced from eutectic melts | Supplementary information - High-performance dye-sensitized solar cells based on solvent-free electrolytes produced from eutectic melts
Letter
Multi-quantum-well nanowire heterostructures for wavelength-controlled lasers
Fang Qian, Yat Li, Silvija Grade
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Hong-Gyu Park,
Yajie Dong,
Yong Ding,
Zhong Lin Wang
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Charles M. Lieberdoi:10.1038/nmat2253
Abstract - Multi-quantum-well nanowire heterostructures for wavelength-controlled lasers | Full Text - Multi-quantum-well nanowire heterostructures for wavelength-controlled lasers | PDF (2,149 KB) - Multi-quantum-well nanowire heterostructures for wavelength-controlled lasers | Supplementary information - Multi-quantum-well nanowire heterostructures for wavelength-controlled lasers
Article
Materials design principles of ancient fish armour
Benjamin J. F. Bruet, Juha Song, Mary C. Boyce & Christine Ortiz
doi:10.1038/nmat2231
Abstract - Materials design principles of ancient fish armour | Full Text - Materials design principles of ancient fish armour | PDF (2,403 KB) - Materials design principles of ancient fish armour
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Commentary
Materials research in China
Lian Zhou, Hengde Li & Changxu Shi
doi:10.1038/nmat2234
Full Text - Materials research in China | PDF (169 KB) - Materials research in China
Letter
Experimental visualization of lithium diffusion in LixFePO4
Shin-ichi Nishimura, Genki Kobayashi, Kenji Ohoyama, Ryoji Kanno, Masatomo Yashima & Atsuo Yamada
doi:10.1038/nmat2251
Abstract - Experimental visualization of lithium diffusion in LixFePO4 | Full Text - Experimental visualization of lithium diffusion in LixFePO4 | PDF (753 KB) - Experimental visualization of lithium diffusion in LixFePO4 | Supplementary information - Experimental visualization of lithium diffusion in LixFePO4
Letter
Water-soluble organo-silica hybrid nanowires
Jiayin Yuan, Youyong Xu, Andreas Walther, Sreenath Bolisetty, Manuela Schumacher, Holger Schmalz, Matthias Ballauff & Axel H. E. Müller
doi:10.1038/nmat2232
Abstract - Water-soluble organo-silica hybrid nanowires | Full Text - Water-soluble organo-silica hybrid nanowires | PDF (1,347 KB) - Water-soluble organo-silica hybrid nanowires | Supplementary information - Water-soluble organo-silica hybrid nanowires
Editorial
The dragon awakens
doi:10.1038/nmat2233
Full Text - The dragon awakens | PDF (258 KB) - The dragon awakens
News and Views
Condensed-matter physics: Complex oxides on fire
Yoshinori Tokura & Harold Y. Hwang
doi:10.1038/nmat2264
Full Text - Condensed-matter physicsComplex oxides on fire | PDF (183 KB) - Condensed-matter physicsComplex oxides on fire
News and Views
Thermoelectrics: Nanostructuring and more
David J. Singh & Ichiro Terasaki
doi:10.1038/nmat2243
Full Text - ThermoelectricsNanostructuring and more | PDF (226 KB) - ThermoelectricsNanostructuring and more
News and Views
Nanocrystals: Almost always bright
Alexander L. Efros
doi:10.1038/nmat2239
Full Text - NanocrystalsAlmost always bright | PDF (152 KB) - NanocrystalsAlmost always bright