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Flexible LECs with an ambient-air performance on par with identical glass-encapsulated LEC reference devices have been realized.
Advanced Optical Materials – July Issue Covers
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Making large quantities of small silicone spheres
Researchers from the University of Illinois present the first demonstration of a scalable synthetic procedure for crosslinked silicone microspheres.
Thermoplastic composite for spacecraft
Developer and manufacturer of advanced composite materials, TenCate supplies the Astro Aerospace with thermoplastic composites.
Synthesis of Hybrid Materials by Severe Plastic Deformation
Possibilities of creating hybrid materials with promising architecture and a desirable submicron scale structure by SPD processing techniques are discussed.
Bioinspired swimming and walking hydrogel mini-robots
Underwater actuator devices with a range of motion, including swimming and walking, are demonstrated via laser-control of density of composite hydrogels.
Rolling Out the Aluminum Carpet for Large-Scale Solar Cell Processing
Researchers have developed an innovative technique for depositing aluminum metal onto polymeric solar cells during large-scale roll-to-roll processing.
Advanced Optical Materials – June Issue Covers
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Winning idea with good vibrations
Students from Delft University of Technology off to a flying start with Multifun concept selected as Fly Your Ideas winner.
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