Enhanced performance in polymer solar cells is achieved using a linked-acceptor type conjugated polymer.
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Lights on! Single molecule switches for molecular electronics
Light-induced switching of single molecule electronic junctions has been successfully demonstrated by researchers in Germany.
Viable electron acceptors based on non-fullerenes
A non-fullerene material is presented as a potential electron acceptor for use in bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaics.
Wearable Strain Sensors via 3D Printing
A multiple core–shell 3D printing method has been developed to fabricate soft, stretchable, fibre-based, capacitive strain sensors. The sensors can be readily integrated into conventional clothing and used in gait monitoring.
From metal to insulator and back again
Recently researchers discovered that some metals stop being metallic under pressure.
Advanced Optical Materials – April Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials.
Optical Materials for Spectral Management
The current issue of Advanced Optical Materials is dedicated to this ever growing field of research guest edited by Stefan Schweizer and Ralf Wehrspohn.
Historic round-the-world flight
First round-the-world flight in a plane powered only by energy from the sun.
Busy bees fuel the semiconductor sector
A team of researchers from Hefei, China use bee pollens in the synthesis of carbon dots with applications in bioimaging and catalysis.
Thermally Controlled MOF Europium Transport for Explosives Detection
A thermoresponsive MOF structure is demonstrated to capture/release europium ions for the detection of explosives at room temperature and below.
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