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On-demand control of terahertz and infrared waves

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A theory from 2006 predicts that it should be possible to use graphene in a magnetic field not only to absorb terahertz and infrared light on demand but also to control the direction of the circular polarization. Researchers have succeeded in test...

Jul 9, 2019

Organic solar cells that last 10 years in space

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Scientists from the Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology, the Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS, and the Department of Chemistry of MSU have presented solar cells based on conjugated polymers and fullerene derivatives ...

Jul 9, 2019

Nanoscale visualization of the distribution and optical behavior of dopant in GaN

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In Gallium Nitride (GaN) implanted with a small amount of magnesium (Mg), NIMS succeeded for the first time in visualizing the distribution and optical behavior of implanted Mg at the nanoscale which may help in improving electrical performance of...

Jul 9, 2019

Nanobowl arrays endow perovskite solar cells with iridescent colors

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With the maturing of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) technology, it is highly desirable to develop colorful solar cells to satisfy the requirements of aesthetic purposes in applications including building integrated photovoltaics and wearable electr...

Jul 9, 2019

Nanoscale visualization of the distribution and optical behavior of dopant in GaN

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Significant advances in the understanding of P-Type GaN semiconductor formation mechanisms and techniques enable mass production of GaN devices.

Jul 9, 2019

Nanoscale visualization of the distribution and optical behavior of dopant in GaN

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

In Gallium Nitride (GaN) implanted with a small amount of magnesium (Mg), scientists succeeded for the first time in visualizing the distribution and optical behavior of the implanted Mg at the nanoscale which may help in improving electrical perf...

Jul 9, 2019

Online simulation game makes graphene research available to the public

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The team of Toma Susi at the University of Vienna uses a state-of-the-art electron microscope, the UltraSTEM, to manipulate strongly bound materials with atomic precision. Since the instruments are fully computerized, it is possible to show in a s...

Jul 9, 2019

New Method to Improve Mechanical Properties of Recyclable Nanocomposite

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

László Szabó and Kenji Takahashi and colleagues at Kanazawa University and Kanazawa Institute of Technology demonstrated that irradiating short carbon fiber thermoplastics with an...

Jul 9, 2019

Carbon dioxide could be converted into graphene

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Carbon dioxide is kind of painted as the villain of the 21st century, and it's not enough to just reduce our emissions now – we need to remove some of what's already in the atmosphere. Now, researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Te...

Jul 9, 2019

Tiny Nanocrystals Create ‘Brighter’ Future for TV Viewers, Study Finds

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Curtin University researchers have discovered tiny ‘greener’ nanocrystals that can be manipulated to produce high-quality pictures and lighting in electronic devices such as televisions....

Jul 9, 2019

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