Tin type

Researchers are examining tin as a silicon-friendly material to help create new cost-effective memory devices. The new candidate offers the same performance advantages of more commonly used elements such as copper or silver, yet is compatible with silicon.

Carbon nanotubes on holey silicon make bright source of single photons

Carbon nanotubes coated onto a holey silicon substrate emit a superabundance of single particles of light.

Scientists develop novel approach to spontaneous emission using atomic matter waves

The research creates an alternative platform for advancing quantum physics applications.

New optics: Nano-hedgehogs of light

Researchers have created a new type of optical system. Their 'nano-hedgehogs of light', also known as optical skyrmions, set the stage for a new platform for information processing, transfer and storage applications.

New two-dimensional material could revolutionize solar fuel generation

International group of researchers obtain new material from iron ore with application as a photocatalyst.

Technique to easily fabricate ceramic films used as OPV inter-layers developed

Researchers develop coating technique to create ceramic ultra-thin films using solution.

Two-faced edge makes nanotubes obey

Theorists find mechanism behind nearly pure nanotubes from the unusual catalyst.