In a new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances, Shreeniket Joshi and Amirkianoosh Kiani from Ontario Tech University, Ontario, Canada, discuss hybrid artificial neural networks and analytical model for prediction of optical ...
Nanomaterials
Nov 5, 2021
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When droplets containing non-volatile solutes dry on substrates, the fluid migrates outward via capillary force. Consequently, the solutes are carried to the periphery of the droplets and form "coffee rings" after drying. ...
Materials Science
Nov 3, 2021
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Last month, more than 100 million people watched the gory Netflix show, Squid Game. Whether or not screen violence is bad for us has been extensively studied. The consensus is that it can have negative effects. But the question ...
Social Sciences
Oct 28, 2021
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Planar perovskite light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are high-performance and cost-effective electroluminescence devices that are ideal for large-area display and lighting applications. By exploring the emission layers with high ...
Without thin films, there would be no modern electronics or high-quality mirrors. The semiconductor chips used in our cell phones and computers rely on thin films made of different materials, including metal oxides that contain ...
Nanomaterials
Oct 12, 2021
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In many countries, farmers and gardeners use mulch films to increase their crop yields. The films are often made of polyethylene and can be used to control weed growth, soil temperature and water consumption. Unfortunately ...
Biotechnology
Oct 1, 2021
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The push toward low powered, energy-saving devices has been a direction the electronics industry has always pursued. The switch to low powered LED lighting is a good example of this trend. Another avenue is the development ...
Nanophysics
Oct 1, 2021
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Sawfly larvae protect themselves by secreting cocktails of unpleasant, volatile chemicals intended to repel predators, particularly ants. Researchers can assess the effectiveness of these defenses by staging meetups, so-called ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 23, 2021
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Elastomers, or elastic polymers, materials with high elasticity, are widely used for applications in industries, such as automotive, manufacturing, and oil and gas. The degree of elasticity in these materials, denoted by ...
Polymers
Sep 9, 2021
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Researchers from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and University of Maryland at College Park published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines product-markets from the perspective of consumers' ...
Economics & Business
Sep 9, 2021
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