A research consortium from the UK, Spain, France and Germany is using photonic crystals to improve silicon photovoltaic performance.
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Examining quantum size effects in silicon
Experiments examine the scale at which strong quantum effects emerge in silicon nanocrystals.
Resurrected batteries to stabilize power grid
A project involving three partners is connecting old batteries in Hamburg to form a large-scale storage system to keep the power grid stable.
Advanced Optical Materials – January Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the first issue of Advanced Optical Materials for 2015.
Theranostics from a single nanoparticle platform
Researcers construct a multifunctional theranostic nanoplatform that gathers five diagnostic and therapeutic functions into one single nanocomposite.
Flexible piezoelectrics in medicine
KAIST researchers discuss the recent progress of flexible piezoelectric thin-film harvesters and nanosensors for use in biomedical fields.
Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – Jan. 2015
This month’s top 5 most read articles from Advanced Optical Materials.
Direct inkjet printing of composite thick films
Using a composite ink for direct inkjet printing of dielectric thick films offers new possibilities for the printing of dielectric components and devices.
First alumina from Saudi bauxite
Ma’aden and Alcoa develop an industrial complex in Saudi Arabia to supply the Gulf region and international markets with primary aluminum, alumina and aluminum products.
Liquid gold nanogels enhance radiation therapy
Gold nanoparticles embedded in biocompatible nanogels are used as markers for improved image-guided radiotherapy.
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