Transport properties Research update Quantum-dot mixture could boost solar cells New structure extends the lifetimes of charge carriers Read article: Quantum-dot mixture could boost solar cells
Transport properties Research update Graphene drumheads double as quantum dots Strain alters the electronic properties of carbon-based material Read article: Graphene drumheads double as quantum dots
Transport properties Research update Silicene pops out of the plane Silicon-based version of graphene could offer greater flexibility Read article: Silicene pops out of the plane
Transport properties Research update Spintronic film senses magnetic fields Organic sensor can be integrated in a chip Read article: Spintronic film senses magnetic fields
Semiconductors and electronics Research update New tuner could bring terahertz to the masses CMOS device delivers 10,000 times more power than predecessors Read article: New tuner could bring terahertz to the masses
Transport properties Research update Solid-state quantum memories set endurance records New devices may match ions in quantum-memory stakes Read article: Solid-state quantum memories set endurance records
Ultrafast science Research update Infrared vision could help the blind to see Wireless retinal implant could allow for higher-resolution vision Read article: Infrared vision could help the blind to see
Transport properties Video Graphene comes of age Nanoscientist Patrick Soukiassian on why the European Union is right to put its faith in graphene Read article: Graphene comes of age
Surfaces and interfaces Research update A cracking approach to nanotechnology Cracks are exploited to carve out patterns in silicon Read article: A cracking approach to nanotechnology
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Solar-cell efficiency boosted by folds and wrinkles New organic photovoltaic mimics leaves Read article: Solar-cell efficiency boosted by folds and wrinkles
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