A new technique opens up advanced fullerene solar cells

Using a novel spectroscopic technique, scientists have made a much-needed breakthrough in cutting-edge photovoltaics.

Memory for future wearable electronics

Stretchable, flexible, reliable memory device inspired by the brain.

Super-material holds a quantum surprise

An innovative deposition system unlocks possible quantum applications inside multifunctional metal oxide thin films.

Researchers use microwaves to produce high-quality graphene

Researchers discover easy way to make graphene for flexible and printable electronics, energy storage, and catalysis.

Engineers treat printed graphene with lasers to enable paper electronics

Engineers have developed a laser-treatment process that allows them to use printed graphene for electric circuits and electrodes - even on paper and other fragile surfaces. The technology could lead to many real-world, low-cost applications for printed graphene electronics, including sensors, fuel cells and medical devices.

Researchers develop novel method for room-temperature atomic layer deposition

Successful deposition of silicon and gallium nitride at low temperature could allow three-dimensional control of thin films and integration of previously incompatible microelectronics materials.

A carbon nanotube coating for the next generation of power lines

A novel coating made from carbon nanotubes that, when layered around an aluminum-conductor composite core transmission line, reduces the line's operating temperature and significantly improves its overall transmission efficiency.