First truly black solar modules roll off industrial production line
Joint European research and development team shows that black silicon with reflectance below 1% is ready for industrial solar panel production.
Sep 10th, 2018
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Golden sandwich could make the world more sustainable
Scientists have developed a photoelectrode that can harvest 85 percent of visible light in a 30 nanometers-thin semiconductor layer between gold layers, converting light energy 11 times more efficiently than previous methods.
Sep 10th, 2018
Read moreResearchers develop a solid material with mobile nanoparticles that react to the environment
A new 'active nanocomposite' is teeming with motion: small particles connect or separate, thus changing the color of the entire material.
Sep 10th, 2018
Read moreNovel cascadable magnetic majority gate that is based on magnetic tunneling junctions
For the first time, complete logic family have been implemented in very straightforward ways.
Sep 10th, 2018
Read moreUnderstanding origami in 2D materials
Researchers have been studying the folding of 2D materials at the level of single atomic sheets and discovered completely new bending behaviour which is forcing us to look again at how materials deform.
Sep 10th, 2018
Read moreAlgorithm accurately predicts how electromagnetic waves and magnetic materials interact
Computational tool allows for the development of next-generation communications devices.
Sep 10th, 2018
Read moreNanoparticles improve smart-window energy efficiency
A new process synthesizes vanadium dioxide nanoparticles that makes manufacturing energy-efficient smart windows economical.
Sep 8th, 2018
Read moreNanoparticles form supercrystals under pressure
Investigations may lead to easier ways to synthesise nanoparticle supercrystals.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreGetting an up-close, 3D view of gold nanostars
Scientists can now measure 3-D structures of tiny particles with properties that hold promise for advanced sensors and diagnostics.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreArtificial synaptic device simulating the function of human brain
A research team has succeeded in developing an artificial synaptic device that mimics the function of the nerve cells (neurons) and synapses that are response for memory in human brains.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreBioadhesive, wirelessly-powered implant emitting light to kill cancer cells
Scientists develop a new device for metronomic photodynamic therapy to facilitate a minimally-invasive and effective cancer treatment in delicate organs.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreSingle molecule control for a millionth of a billionth of a second
Physicists have discovered how to manipulate and control individual molecules for a millionth of a billionth of a second, after being intrigued by some seemingly odd results.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreResearchers study bismuth films to develop electromagnetic radiation protection shields
Bismuth is a heavy metal with high density and big number of shell electrons. This makes it analogous to such widely used materials as lead. However, in the ratio of the protection efficiency to mass-size parameters bismuth is the best option.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreResearchers use silicon nanoparticles for enhancing solar cells efficiency
An international research group improved perovskite solar cells efficiency by using materials with better light absorption properties. For the first time, researchers used silicon nanoparticles.
Sep 6th, 2018
Read moreFirst ever large-scale 2D surface deposition of piezoelectric material
Researchers have developed a revolutionary method to 'print' large-scale sheets of two dimensional piezoelectric material, opening new opportunities for piezo-sensors and energy harvesting.
Sep 6th, 2018
Read moreCarbon nanotubes give two excitons for the price of one
Efficient generation of photon pairs from modified carbon nanotubes shows path to new types of light sources.
Sep 6th, 2018
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