An international collaboration has built THz photon sensors that operate over the 0.3-0.65 THz range, at low temperatures, with excellent signal to noise ratio values.
Micro-/Nanotechnology
One-Pot Synthesis of Yolk-Shell Microspheres
Liu et al. have developed a template-free, one-pot synthesis of amphoteric Janus-type yolk-shell nanoparticles (YSN) with dual adsorption capability.
Imitating the Functionality of Neurons
IBM scientists created randomly spiking neurons using phase-change materials to store and process data
Multiple Energy Transfer Pathways Enabling Super-Efficient Broadband Upconversion
Upconversion holds promise for applications ranging from photovoltaic cells to bioimaging.
Uniform Hydrogel Nanowires with Anisotropic Swelling
Researchers describe a size-controlled hydrogel nanowire based on poly(vinylpyrrolidone) and N,N’-methylenebis(acrylamide).
Tunable Graphene Metasurfaces with Gradient Features
The research team has developed a cost-effective and high-throughput method to fabricate the graphene moiré metasurface.
Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – August 2016
The month’s top articles from the field of nanooptics, optoelectronics, optical devices, detectors & sensors, micro/nano resonators and more.
Angle-Insensitive and CMOS-Compatible Subwavelength Color Printing
The proposed color filter devices produce distinctive reflection colors that are easily tuned via a one-step fabrication process.
Light-driven soft robot mimics caterpillar locomotion in natural scale
Scientists have now created a light-driven soft micro robot to mimic caterpillar locomotion in natural scale.
MicroRNA-Responsive Drug Release System for Selective Photodynamic Therapy
A microRNA-responsive drug release system will strengthen the selectiveness of the photodynamic therapy system.
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