Using the novel E-Thread technology, a yarn is able to feature electronic functions.
Month: September 2015
International Year of Light: Carbon Nanotube Photodetectors
Different types of photodetectors realized with carbon nanotubes are presented in this comprehensive review article.
Silicon clathrates investigated as novel lithium battery anodes
A new study of the electrochemical capabilities of silicon clathrates has observed minimal structural and volume changes after the insertion of lithium.
Photothermal Desalination
How will the emerging field of photothermal materials applied to solar powered water desalination develop in the years ahead?
Small Alginate Hydrogels by Microfluidic Production
L. Mazutis and co-workers have developed a microfluidic approach for production of alginate hydrogels having a unique biconcave shape and the size of a mammalian cell (~10 µm).
Molecular imaging as prediction tool
Cathepsin B molecular imaging has been shown to be a powerful tool in reflecting the potential of cartilage formation and predicting the quality of cartilage.
Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – Sept. 2015
The month’s top articles from the field of nanooptics, optoelectronics, optical devices, detectors & sensors, micro/nano resonators and more.
Biosensor for Oral Cancer Detection in Saliva
A simple, sensitive, and noninvasive biosensor for oral cancer (OC) detection in saliva based on antibodies attached to zirconium oxide on indium tin oxide glass.
Challenging the classical viewpoint: NIR photoluminescence in divalent manganese
Tailoring near-infrared photoluminescence through activator aggregation and super-exchange between manganese ions in a perovskite lattice is presented.
Enhanced Contrast for Photoluminescent Switches
Researchers develop dual-frequency response liquid crystal composite material for improved photoluminescent switches.
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