Researchers report the first example of an electrochromic Bragg mirror based on nanoporous multilayers of nickel oxide and tungsten trioxide nanoparticles.
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Slab-nanocrystal nanolasers
Low-threshold nanolasers based on slab-nanocrystals of H-aggregated organic semiconductors are reported by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Nanoantenna-enhanced lanthanide upconversion
3D plasmonic nanoantennas produce a 300 times enhancement in the conversion efficiency of lanthanide-based upconversion luminescence materials.
Hydrogen peroxide sensors
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences report optical waveguide hydrogen peroxide sensors based on a reactive sheath and a nanowire core.
Tesla Model S Electric Car Uses Panasonic Lithium Ion Batteries
The new Tesla Model S electric car uses up to 85 kWh of lithium ion batteries from Panasonic.
Corning's Gorilla Glass used in new Microsoft tablet
Microsoft revealed the new Microsoft Surface tablet Monday, featuring Corning’s Gorilla Glass.
Graetzel DSSCs used in new iPad keyboard
A new iPad keyboard from Logitech represents the first major commercial use of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) developed in the Grätzel lab at the EPFL.
Kristi S. Anseth to Receive MRS Mid-Career Researcher Award
Inaugural recipient honored for exceptional achievement at the interface of materials and biology.
Markus J. Buehler to Receive 2012 MRS Outstanding Young Investigator Award
MIT professor honored for highly innovative and creative work in computational modeling.
Materials Research Society Announces 2012 MRS Fellows
2012 MRS Fellows include distinguished researchers from all parts of materials science.