This research compares ionic polymers to dancers on a crowded floor. When molecular rotation and movement are restricted, viscosity rises and electrical conductivity drops. Using physics-based simulations, the study shows how molecular size and freedom of rotation control material performance, helping guide the design of safer, more efficient batteries.

This research explores how rearranging atoms in crystal thin films can radically change material behavior. By engineering strain and atomic orientation in lanthanum strontium manganite films, the work links structure to electrical and magnetic properties, enabling the design of custom materials for next-generation electronics and computing technologies.