Scientists iron out the physics of wrinkling

Scientists have shown how wrinkles can be increased or reduced by altering the curvature at the edge of a material.

Researchers experimentally prove flat mirror ability to focus light

Physical properties of the effect and simplicity of its reproduction make it promising for application in microelectronics, photonics, and the on a chip systems, where a single microcircuit functions as an entire device.

Self-assembling, biomimetic composites possess unusual electrical properties

Sometimes, breaking rules is not a bad thing. Especially when the rules are apparent laws of nature that apply in bulk material, but other forces appear in the nanoscale.

Breaking symmetry leads to responsive organic photodetectors

A response to light usually seen only in inorganic compounds has been realized in organic liquid crystals, opening the way to highly responsive photodetectors.

Discovery unlocks 'hot' electrons for more efficient energy use

Researchers have demonstrated how a technique using a scanning tunneling microscope integrated with lasers and other optical components reveals the energy distribution of hot electrons.

New material, modeling methods promise advances in energy storage

Researchers report a structural supercapacitor electrode made from reduced graphene oxide and aramid nanofiber that is stronger and more versatile than conventional carbon-based electrodes.

Butterfly-inspired nanotechnology makes natural-looking pictures on digital screens

Taking inspiration from nature's nanotechnology, a researcher is creating technology to make extremely low-power, ultra-high-definition displays and screens that are easier on the eyes.