Scientists develop real-time technique for studying ionic liquids at electrode interfaces

Determining how the ions of the liquid move and rearrange in response to an applied voltage on electrodes is key to optimizing the performance of ionic liquids for energy storage devices.

Managing stress helps transistor performance

Using tensile stress via a contact etching stop layer (CESL) to improve frequency performance.

Engaging diamond for next-era transistors

Materials scientists have developed a new diamond transistor fabrication process that promises to advance the development of more robust and energy-efficient electronics.

A superior near-infrared organic light emitting diode

Researchers have shown record external quantum efficiencies for diodes based on organic red/NIR oligomers free from heavy/toxic metals and combining electron-withdrawing (A) moieties together with electron-donating (D) ones, in a previously poorly studied A-D-A motif.

Evidence of topological excitations in a quantum magnet

Researchers advance our understanding of condensed matter systems by showing that such topological states can arise in a completely new setting.

Oddball enzyme provides easy path to synthetic biomaterials

Materials scientists have written the recipe on how to use an oddball enzyme to build new biomaterials out of DNA. The work provides instructions for researchers the world over to build self-assembling molecules for applications ranging from drug delivery to nanowires.

Energy decay in graphene resonators

A study reveals a new way of energy dissipation in graphene nano-resonators.

The brighter side of twisted polymers

Conjugated polymers designed with a twist produce tiny, brightly fluorescent particles with broad applications.

Transparent tactile e-skin based on single-layer graphene

Researchers present a promising approach toward the development of an energy-autonomous, flexible, and transparent tactile skin based on single-layer graphene integrated onto a photovoltaic cell.

Researchers use graphene to stimulate the body's immune response

Scientists have identified a new way to trigger the body's immune response by using polymer-coated graphene sheets.

Nanotechnology turns flag into loudspeaker

A paper-thin, flexible device not only can generate energy from human motion, it can act as a loudspeaker and microphone as well.

NSF awards $2.25M for Semiconductor and Nanotechnology Education Center

Grant to expand credit-based high-tech learning opportunities, with an emphasis on providing skills to people from traditionally underserved communities.