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Researchers present a molybdenum disulfide–palladium composite system for highly sensitive detection of hydrogen at room temperature.
Bioelectronics and the organic electrochemical transistor
Recent research in to the biological applications of the organic electrochemical transistor is reviewed in the Journal of Applied Polymer Science
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Detecting a heart attack with gold nanoparticles
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Light sensors for artificial limbs
Researchers shine light into muscle to detect instructions for artificial limbs.
Breakthrough in whispering gallery mode sensors
Researchers have demonstrated free-space laser excitation of whispering gallery modes in vertically suspended oil droplets, recording Q-factors of over 105.
Si-doped graphene sensors developed
The Terrones group at The Pennsylvania State University in the US has reported a controlled technique able to dope graphene with silicon atoms.
Advanced Optical Materials – October Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials.
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