Scientists at ICFO develop a new organic photovoltaic cell which is more efficient at producing energy .
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Researchers demonstrate self-assembling quantum dots
Unexpected breakthrough could bolster quantum photonics and solar cell efficiency.
Combining boron nitride and graphene for new 2D materials
Researchers create fine patterns that combine single-atom-thick graphene and boron nitride.
Nanoscale biomaterials: cutting edge bone therapy
New work seeks to control the growth mechanisms of calcium phosphate nanobiomaterials of monetite.
All-organic gas barrier thin films fabricated from graphene oxide/polymer
“Nanobrick wall” blocks oxygen and carbon dioxide transmission, and has high hydrogen selectivity.
Regius professorship conferred on co-discoverer of graphene
Andre Geim receives rare honour at the University of Manchester for nobel-prize winning research.
Cambridge scientists create 3D microchip
New kind of chip not only moves information from left to right and back to front, but up and down as well.
Cooling semiconductors using only light
Nanyang researchers take group II-VI semiconductor cadmium sulfide from 20 to -20 degrees C in major breakthrough.
Drug delivery nanoparticles camouflaged by white blood cells
New functionalization may prevent the body from recognizing and destroying particles used in drug-delivery systems.
Semiconductor engineer wins Japan Award for photoresist development
C. Grant Willson shares 50 million yen prize with Jean M.J. Fréchet for work done at IBM in the 1980’s.