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This month’s International Year of Light article reviews relevant advances and applications of plasmonic nanoparticles, from energy to health.
Sensitive Electrochemical Detection of Persistent Toxic Substances
Impedance spectroscopy allows sensitive, simple, cheap devices for the quantitative detection of persistent toxic pollutants.
Energy Storage System for Viking Queen
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Model Membrane-Free Li–S Batteries
Membrane-free lithium–sulfur batteries with enhanced performance and cycle life.
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Advanced Optical Materials – May Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials.
Polymer solutions for food processing and consumer appliances
Solvay expands their portfolio of materials solutions targeting the manufacture of commercial food service equipment
Perovskite solar cells: more than just a fad?
Michael Grätzel et al. show excellent device stability for perovskite solar cells tested outdoors in the hot, humid climate of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Polymer solar cells with enhanced open-circuit voltage exceeding 1 V
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