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Apr 17th, 2019
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Extra axis makes for cutting-edge fabrication
A 5-axis swinging-rotating machining technique enables fabrication of ultra-precise optical microstructures up to 30 times faster.
Apr 17th, 2019
Read morePrinting nanoparticle shapes for medical applications
Researchers have developed a technology to customize the shapes of polymers and polymeric nanoparticles using DNA. In both 2D and 3D, precise patterns of structures composed of biocompatible polymer materials can be easily designed and constructed on a template.
Apr 17th, 2019
Read moreTuning terahertz transmission with metasurfaces
A metasurface whose optical properties change in response to electricity provides precise control over the reflection and transmission of radiation.
Apr 17th, 2019
Read moreAll-inorganic perovskite quantum dots help realize full-spectrum persistent luminescence tuning
In a new study, scientists report a novel strategy to fine-tuning the persistent luminescence by using all-inorganic perovskite quantum dots as efficient light conversion materials.
Apr 16th, 2019
Read moreAbove-room-temperature antiferroelectric based on two-dimensional hybrid perovskite
In a first, researchers constructed above-room-temperature antiferroelectric with high energy storage efficiency based on two-dimensional organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite.
Apr 16th, 2019
Read moreFast and selective optical heating for functional nanomagnetic metamaterials
Scientists demonstrate the use of hybrid magnetic-plasmonic elements to facilitate contactless and selective temperature control in magnetic functional metamaterials.
Apr 16th, 2019
Read moreGetting a smart tattoo without using any needle
A micro-jet injection technology that doesn't use needles at all creates an ultrafast liquid jet with the thickness of a human hair that penetrates the skin.
Apr 16th, 2019
Read moreNew discovery makes fast-charging, better performing lithium-ion batteries possible
Nanomaterials could boost battery performance in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and more.
Apr 16th, 2019
Read moreAt the limits of detectability
New approach facilitates spectroscopy on individual molecules.
Apr 16th, 2019
Read moreNew method to create ultrafast 3D images of nanostructures
Scientists have developed a method in which two images of an object can be taken from two different directions using a single laser pulse. The images are then combined to form a spatial image - similar to the human brain forming a stereo image from two slightly different images of both eyes.
Apr 16th, 2019
Read moreLight-driven artificial muscle made with nanomaterials
Researchers have developed a plasmonic-assisted holistic artificial muscle that can independently act as a fully functional motor system without assembling or joints.
Apr 16th, 2019
Read morePrintable nanogenerator creates electricity from snowfall
Researchers have designed a new device that creates electricity from falling snow. The first of its kind, this device is inexpensive, small, thin and flexible like a sheet of plastic.
Apr 15th, 2019
Read moreLight from exotic particle states
Researchers have developed a new type of light-emitting diode. Light is produced from the radiative decay of exciton complexes in layers of just a few atoms thickness.
Apr 15th, 2019
Read moreGraphene gives a tremendous boost to future terahertz cameras
A new study reports on the development of a graphene-enabled detector for terahertz light that is faster and more sensitive than existing room-temperature technologies.
Apr 15th, 2019
Read moreNovel laser processing method to increase efficiency of optoelectronic devices
Scientists have discovered a new method to passivate defects in next generation optical materials to improve optical quality and enable the miniaturization of light emitting diodes and other optical elements.
Apr 15th, 2019
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