Researchers use silicon nanoparticles for enhancing solar cells efficiency

An international research group improved perovskite solar cells efficiency by using materials with better light absorption properties. For the first time, researchers used silicon nanoparticles.

First ever large-scale 2D surface deposition of piezoelectric material

Researchers have developed a revolutionary method to 'print' large-scale sheets of two dimensional piezoelectric material, opening new opportunities for piezo-sensors and energy harvesting.

Carbon nanotubes give two excitons for the price of one

Efficient generation of photon pairs from modified carbon nanotubes shows path to new types of light sources.

Tuning terahertz beams with nanoparticles

Scientists uncover a way to control terahertz radiation using tiny engineered particles in a magnetic field, potentially opening the doors for better medical and environmental sensors.

New electron glasses sharpen view of atomic-scale features

A new approach to atom probe tomography promises more precise and accurate measurements vital to semiconductors used in computers, lasers, detectors, and more.

Scaling up single-crystal graphene

New method can make films of atomically thin carbon that are over a foot long.

Novel 3D nanoprinted polymer lenses for X-ray microscopes

Scientists have invented a new and cost-effective method for making X-ray lenses with nanometer-sized features and excellent focusing capabilities.