To convert solar energy into electricity or solar fuels, you need specialised systems of materials such as those consisting of organic and inorganic thin films. Processes at the junction of these films play a decisive role ...
Condensed Matter
Apr 13, 2016
0
14
Using photoluminescent probes, researchers have devised a sensitive and selective way of detecting carbon nanotubes. Innovations in energy and electronics, together with traditional reinforcement composite products, will ...
Nanomaterials
Feb 10, 2016
0
8
You may have heard about the hazards posed by pranksters who shine laser pointers at airplanes during takeoff or landing. One way to keep those beams of concentrated light from blinding pilots is to incorporate a special ...
Materials Science
Oct 3, 2014
0
0
Scientists have discovered where plants build tannins, complex chemicals used by plants for defence and protection. The source is the tannosome, a newly discovered organelle that is found in most land plants.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 10, 2013
0
0
Chemical compounds that can efficiently capture and convert light energy are in high demand as key components of inexpensive solar cells and advanced optical sensors. Carbon-based organic dyes are particularly strong candidates ...
Materials Science
May 10, 2013
0
0
Methoxybenzene, commonly known as 'anisole' because of its aniseed aroma, is an important compound in organic chemistry. Anisole-type frameworks are found in numerous molecules ranging from pheromones to fluorescent dyes. ...
Materials Science
Mar 8, 2013
2
0
(Phys.org)—Early detection of soft-tissue diseases, such as breast cancer, typically requires invasive biopsies. Now, a new self-assembled nanoparticle developed by Bin Liu at the A*STAR Institute of Materials Research ...
Bio & Medicine
Oct 24, 2012
0
0
Buildings may soon be able to generate their own electricity from roofs, walls, windows – even benchtops – that come with in-built solar power capabilities.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 1, 2012
0
0
Potential applications for organic molecules that can interact with light in unusual ways range from next-generation solar cells to light-activated anticancer drugs. One of the oldest families of these brightly colored molecules ...
Materials Science
Jul 6, 2012
0
0
RUDN chemists have developed a hybrid nanocatalyst for quick removal of stable organic dyes from wastewater. This catalyst does not require additional aggressive solvents. The results of the study were published in Inorganic ...
Materials Science
Feb 12, 2019
0
30
