Nanoislands and skeletal skin boost fuel cell performance

Selective electrodeposition of tin oxide on platinum alloy nanoparticles provides an effective and robust catalyst for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.

Researchers demonstrate atomically thin excitonic laser

An important step towards next-generation ultra-compact photonic and optoelectronic devices has been taken with the realization of a two-dimensional excitonic laser. Scientists embedded a monolayer of tungsten disulfide into a special microdisk resonator to achieve bright excitonic lasing at visible light wavelengths.

Umbrella-shaped diamond nanostructures make efficient photon collectors

Luminescent nanostructures may prove to be useful in highly sensitive magnetic sensors or within the realm of quantum computing.

Super-slick material makes steel better, stronger, cleaner

Researchers design most durable anti-fouling material to date.

Cyclic healing removes defects in metals while maintaining strength

Researchers have developed a new technique called cyclic healing that uses repetitive, gentle stretching to eliminate pre-existing defects in metal crystals.