Lasers cut diamonds more precisely and some say more beautiful compared to the traditional method.
Technology
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.
Simplicity is the trump card – Quick analysis of optical spectra
Based on a quick analysis of optical spectra, a practical approach for assessing the melanin and blood content of the skin was developed.
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.
An Innovative Way to Produce TiAl Turbine Blades
New research on how to produce TiAl turbine blades through an alternative and cost-effective manufacturing route: spark-plasma sintering.
From metal to insulator and back again
Recently researchers discovered that some metals stop being metallic under pressure.
Turning over a new leaf — bioinspired catalyst structures for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
An efficient cobalt-based catalyst for oxygen evolution reactions has been demonstrated, with a bio-inspired, leaf-like hybrid structure.
Advanced Optical Materials – April Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials.
MoS2–Pd composites for hydrogen detection at room temperature
Researchers present a molybdenum disulfide–palladium composite system for highly sensitive detection of hydrogen at room temperature.
Wearing Graphene
Graphene has outstanding properties. Industry and researchers join forces to develop solutions for the use in textiles.
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