Different types of photodetectors realized with carbon nanotubes are presented in this comprehensive review article.
Silicon clathrates investigated as novel lithium battery anodes
A new study of the electrochemical capabilities of silicon clathrates has observed minimal structural and volume changes after the insertion of lithium.
Small Alginate Hydrogels by Microfluidic Production
L. Mazutis and co-workers have developed a microfluidic approach for production of alginate hydrogels having a unique biconcave shape and the size of a mammalian cell (~10 µm).
Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – Sept. 2015
The month’s top articles from the field of nanooptics, optoelectronics, optical devices, detectors & sensors, micro/nano resonators and more.
Challenging the classical viewpoint: NIR photoluminescence in divalent manganese
Tailoring near-infrared photoluminescence through activator aggregation and super-exchange between manganese ions in a perovskite lattice is presented.
Enhanced Contrast for Photoluminescent Switches
Researchers develop dual-frequency response liquid crystal composite material for improved photoluminescent switches.
Bionics in aeronautics
Researchers have used the Venus Flytrap as a model for new aircraft flap design.
Breaking Graphene’s Symmetry: New Routes for Nanofluidic Diodes
Geometric asymmetry is introduced in graphene-based nanofluidic devices to enhance ion current rectification.
Metamaterial Emitters Turn Cooking into Cooling
Researchers have reported the use of artificial photonic emitters towards highly efficient radiative cooling.
2015 Small Young Innovator Awards: winners announced!
Xiaodong Chen and Yi Cui will receive the 2015 Small Young Innovator Awards in Bejing on the 3rd of September 2015.