A new technique developed by U of T Engineering Professor Ted Sargent and his research group could lead to significantly more efficient solar cells.
Polymer electrolytes integrated with ionic liquids
Incorporating ionic liquids into polymers to improve ion transport in solid state electrolytes for electrochemical devices.
Synergistic marriage of fluorescence sensing and molecular self-assembly
Fluorescence sensing along with molecular self-assembly leads to a highly selective sensory system for biologically important molecules.
Anglo American Platinum to invest in Ballard to support fuel cell production
$4 million will support continued commercial advancement of the company’s fuel cell products in target market applications.
Nanoparticles deliver drugs directly to cancerous tumors
A new study published shows how nanoparticles can be combined to secure the effective delivery of cancer drugs to tumour cells.
Up-and-coming young investigators in polymer physics
Free access to articles from tomorrow’s leaders in the latest special issue of the Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Physics.
Startups in materials science: interview with Orlando Auciello
The first part of our talk with Orlando Auciellot on ultrananocrystalline diamond, his startup company ADT, and treating retina detachment using UNCD.
Injectable hydrogel can repair heart attack damage
University of California, San Diego bioengineers have demonstrated in a study in pigs that a new injectable hydrogel can repair damage from heart attacks.
February Highlights from physica status solidi
Amorphous graphene, copper clusters, and solar cells – these and more in February’s physics highlights.
Researchers demonstrate self-assembling quantum dots
Unexpected breakthrough could bolster quantum photonics and solar cell efficiency.






