We present the most downloaded papers from the pss family of journals in December.
Organic ferroelectric material for future electronics applications
Researchers have discovered a molecule that shows promise as an organic alternative to today’s silicon-based semiconductors.
Catalytic subsurface etching: digging nanotunnels into graphite
Tiny metal balls used to etch graphite tunnels with diameters of only one-thousandth that of a human hair.
Graphene technique allows high-quality p-n junctions
Peking University researchers establish a scalable technique for the synthesis of high quality graphene p-n junctions.
A better electrolyte for lithium ion batteries
Solid nanoporous electolyte developed at ORNL could solve many of the safety concerns associated with current lithium-ion technology.
Nanodevices keep new electronics cool
A team of scientists have designed and fabricated nanoscale devices for energy-efficient electronics.
Flexible ITO-Free Polymer Solar Cells
Many efficient polymer solar cells include ITO. Yet this material is not well-suited for large-scale production.
New MOF type able to filter subtances from water
Researchers have demonstrated the potential of a new kind of highly porous MOF to filter out environmental toxins in water.
Nanoscale "bed of nails" could kickstart new drug-delivery systems
NC State researchers create develop an elastic material that is embedded with aligned, nanoscale needles.
A deep look into the body with Raman spectroscopy
Recent advances in the field of Raman spectroscopy have paved the way for new deep non-invasive medical diagnosis methods.










