Eco-friendly waterborne semiconductor inks using surfactant

Researchers have developed a technology to produce environmentally friendly water-borne semiconductor inks using surfactant. The result is expected to be applied to various electronic devices with a semiconductor surface control technique.

New microscope sets a record for visualizing surface wetting properties

Researchers have developed a measurement technique called Scanning Droplet Adhesion Microscopy (SDAM) to understand and characterize the wetting properties of superhydrophobic materials.

Ultrathin and flat graphene metalenses gain more properties

These optical devices, made of graphene and a punctured gold surface, could become optical components for advanced applications, such as amplitude tunable lenses, lasers (i.e. vortex phase plates), and dynamic holography.

New-wave spintronics comes to light

Successful injection of tiny ripples into ultrathin magnetic films holds promise for computer chips that never overheat.

Physicists develop faster way to make Bose-Einstein condensates

Method of laser cooling may speed up investigations into magnetism and superconductivity.

Solar cell discovery opens a new window to powering tomorrow's cities

Buildings of the future may come equipped with windows that can generate their own electricity.

Batteries with better performance and improved safety

Researchers have developed a prototype of a novel solid sodium battery with the potential to store extra energy.