Turning graphene into light nanosensors

Tuning the graphene embedded in a photonic crystal by varying the external temperature can transform it into a light-sensitive sensor.

Researchers create precision optical components with inkjet printing

New additive manufacturing technique could be used to combine optics, microfluidics and electronics on a single chip.

Engineers get a grip on slippery surfactants

Researchers extend formulas to account for complex surfactants in enhanced oil recovery.

Nanowires could make lithium ion batteries safer

In an effort to develop a safer battery, scientists report that the addition of nanowires can not only enhance the battery's fire-resistant capabilities, but also its other properties.

Watching nanomaterials form in 4-D

Novel technology allows researchers to see dynamic reactions as they happen at the nanoscale.

Why perovskite solar cells are so efficient

Scientists have gained fundamental insight into the function of perovskite solar cells. They found that bound states of electron-hole pairs can form during the absorption of light.

Surface engineering gets the red light

Perovskite particles could improve the performance of solar cells and light-emitting diodes via a simple process to stabilize the nanocrystal surface.