We report the discovery of superconductivity with T c = 5.5 K in Nb 2 Pd x Se 5 , in which one-dimensional (1D) Nb-Se chains existing along the b-direction hybridize each other to form the conducting b-c * plane. The magnetic susceptibility and specific heat data in both single crystal and polycrystal show evidence of bulk superconductivity. The resistivity, Hall coefficient and magneto-resistance data all indicate the presence of an energy scale T * = ∼50 K, which becomes systematically lowered under hydrostatic pressure and competes with the stabilization of superconductivity. Combined with the band calculation results showing the Fermi surfaces with 1D character, we postulate that the energy scale T * is related to the formation of a density wave 5

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A magneto-mechano-electric (MME) generator comprising of cantilever structured magnetoelectric (ME) composite having magnet-proof mass is an ideal candidate for powering autonomous Internet of Things (IoT) sensor networks by scavenging electric...

Herein, we demonstrate the synthesis of rGO/BiVO hybrid nanostructures by facile hydrothermal method. Morphological studies reveal that rGO sheets are embedded in the special dendritic fern-like structures of BiVO. The rGO/BiVO hybrid architecture shows the way to a rational design of supercapacitor, since these structures enable easy access of electrolyte ions by reducing internal resistance. Considering the unique morphological features of rGO/BiVO hybrid nanostructures, their supercapacitive properties were investigated. The rGO/BiVO electrode exhibits a specific capacitance of 151 F/g at the current density of 0.15 mA/cm. Furthermore, we have constructed rGO/BiVO symmetric cell which exhibits outstanding volumetric energy density of 1.6 mW h/cm (33.7 W h/kg) and ensures rapid energy delivery with power density of 391 mW/cm (8.0 kW/kg). The superior properties of symmetric supercapacitor can be attributed to the special dendritic fern-like BiVO morphology and intriguing physicochemical properties of rGO.