Spanish group creates materials that combine the intense structural colour achievable with inorganic materials with the mechanical properties of polymers.
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The role of conjugated polymer nanoparticles in DNA sensing
In the newest issue of Advanced Science, researchers from Nanjing expose the advantages of using conjugated polymer nanoparticles for DNA sensing.
A mesoporous persistent luminescence phosphor
A near-infraread-excitable persistent luminescence phosphor is synthesized using mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a template.
International Year of Light: Black Silicon Photovoltaics
This month’s International Year of Light article reviews the optoelectronic properties of black silicon and gives guidelines how to optimize the relevant physical parameters.
A toolbox for tuning the electronic structure in organic self-assembled monolayers
A modular concept is developed to tune the electronic structure in organic self-assembled monolayers and their interfaces.
Substitute non-renewable raw materials with sugar
The Dutch company AkzoNobel and partners are looking to turn sugar beet into raw materials.
Advanced Optical Materials – February Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials.
Renewable materials for footwear
BASF provides the footwear industry with polyurethane innovations that base on renewable resources.
Na1.1V3O7.9 nanobelts as cathode material for Na-ion batteries
Pure single crystalline nanostructures investigated by Chinese research team.
Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – March 2015
The month’s top articles from the field of nanooptics, optoelectronics, optical devices, detectors & sensors, micro/nano resonators and more.
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