Repeatedly bringing a leaf into contact with a plastic sheet makes a useful electic current, which can be used to power various electronic devices.
Electronics
Molecular Electronics: A Simulation Study
New information about molecular electronics is revealed after conducting DFT simulations.
Dynamic Conformation Control
Prof. Lei Fang reviews how co-planar conformation in π-conjugated systems can be locked by using dynamic noncovalent bonds.
Deadline Extended for NANO2018: 30 Years of Advanced Materials
Submit your abstract for NANO2018 conference at City University of Hong Kong by 28 February 2018.
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ZIF-Derived Bifunctional Air Electrodes for Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries [Video]
A simple, inexpensive, and scalable method is developed to produce cobalt-nanoparticles-encapsulated nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (Co-N-CNTs) as bifunctional air electrodes for Zn–air batteries.
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Flexible Nickel–Metal Hydride Batteries [Video]
Researchers develop a modified silkscreen printing and electrodeposition technique to fabricate a thin, freestanding nickel matrix for use as a flexible electrode in high-performance nickel–metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.
Production of High Efficiency Solar Cells Goes Green
An environment-friendly anti-solvent helps to produce higher efficiency Solar Cells in comparison to the commonly used toxic anti-solvent.
Ultrasensitive Photodetector for Thermal Imaging and Sensing
A team of researchers design broadband field-effect phototransistors based on molybdenum disulfide. The photodetector has the ability to detect very weak optical signals and is promising for applications in thermal imaging and sensing.
Textile Inspired Cathodes for Energy Storage
A novel flexible textile-based cathode with a unique triple-phased structure is presented, that shows improved non-competitive transport properties.
3D Printing Technique for Thermal-Related Applications
Recent research results in fabricating thermal management devices using 3D printing methods are reviewed.
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