Accelerating quantum technologies with materials processing at the atomic scale

An emerging suite of information technologies based on fundamental quantum physics has been given a boost by researchers, who have invented a method to engineer single atomic defects in diamond using laser processing.

All-perovskite tandem solar cells

Researchers develop an ultra-high efficiency material called a tandem perovskite solar cell.

Blood and sweat take training app to the next level

Microneedle technology takes measurements of blood and sweat with portable electrochemical sensors which can be woven into clothing or worn separately in direct contact with the skin, using an armband for example.

A new hybrid nanosensor for light, heat and touch

Inspired by the behaviour of natural skin, researchers have developed a sensor that will be suitable for use with electronic skin. It can measure changes in body temperature, and react to both sunlight and warm touch.

Energy from seawater enabled by metal-organic frameworks

A new, inexpensive system for the direct electrochemical extraction of energy from seawater offers the advantage of also being able to handle short spikes in power demand, while maintaining longer term steady power. To do so, the system can autonomously switch between two modes of operation.

Ultrasensitive organic phototransistors based on novel hybrid-layered architecture

Researchers have developed a novel hybrid-layered architecture to improve the overall photodetection performance of organic phototransistor by simultaneously taking advantages of charge-trapping effect and efficient carrier transport.

How to pop open soft nanoparticles using sound waves

By observing the nanoscopic changes in lipid shells in real time as they are exposed to soundwaves, research has shown that lipid shells are easiest to pop when they?re close to melting.