A new solvothermal approach to synthesize ultrathin nanowires, with applications in flexile photodetectors, is demonstrated.
Charge correlations in cobaltates
Guo et al. reported on a systematic elastic neutron scattering study of the charge correlations in La2CoO4 as a function of Sr-doping.
The future of aluminum
A positive future requires fresh thinking. The decision makers of today, tomorrow and what follows should be aware of the mega-trends of the future, and which opportunities and risks are involved in these trends. The 2015 European Aluminium Congress (EAC) provides the...
Catching Circulating Tumor Cells
Interfaces to capture, detect, and analyze circulating tumor cells are reviewed, which give a valuable insight into tumor progression and metastasis.
Excitons in metal-halide perovskites
Menendez-Proupin et al. study excitons in metal-halide perovskites using the effective mass approximation providing better agreement with the experiment.
Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – November 2015
The month’s top articles from the field of nanooptics, optoelectronics, optical devices, detectors & sensors, micro/nano resonators and more.
Temperature-Responsive Hydrogel Films
Cross-linked hydrogel-particle films with tunable size, shape, porosity and optical transmission are obtained with a simple evaporation method.
Growing bone with virus nanoparticles
Topography of plant virus nanoparticles has been shown to influence osteogenesis of bone derived mesenchymal stem cells.
Special rolling techniques for improvement of mechanical properties of UFG metal sheets
A a comprehensive review of the application of several advanced rolling techniques to UFG/NG materials (pure metals, alloys and composites) is presented.
Electronic Skin: Bridging the Gap for Human–Machine Interaction
In this comprehensive review, the main research routes and technologies that are being followed to deliver high-performance electronic skin are discussed.