New carbazole oligomers for optoelectronics and polymer solar cells have been synthesized by modular chemistry.
The next big thing in tech could come from these tiny light absorbers
When the light absorbers are made very small, almost all the device performance metrics improve—but doing this is easier said than done.
The surprising influence of shape on twisted graphene
Scientists are exploring the behavior of electrons in helicoidal graphene strips, a unique form of graphene with a twisted shape.
Energy generated in the blink of an eye
A tiny battery built into smart contact lenses produces its own power through eye blinking, relying on tears and oxygen to power its cells.
Moon soil catalyzes reactions needed to sustain a lunar settlement
Using solar energy, water, and lunar soil, scientists were able to carry out reactions needed to sustain human life on the Moon.
Are biohybrid electronics the future?
A new device setup enables an interface between biomolecules and electronic materials for biohybrid electronics.
The many sides of carbon – Ultra black to climate change
The effects of some of the world’s blackest materials on our atmosphere.
Can machine learning help in solid-state materials synthesis?
While AI has proven itself to be extremely capable in discerning optimal chemical structures, synthetic feasibility remains a challenge.
Asynchronous insect flight inspires artificial flyers
An asynchronous and self-adaptive flyer can adjust the frequency and amplitude of its wings under specific external disturbances.
Finding new “needles” in a materials haystack using machine learning
A new machine learning algorithm called “Active Learning” could help identify the best materials for any desired application.