Perovskite solar cells can be made not only more robust but also more efficient, scalable and cheaper to manufacture by replacing the indium tin oxide (ITO) in the device, according to research led by ...

Duke researchers are devising new ways to engineer carbon-based semiconductors for electronics of the future DURHAM, N.C. -- It might look like a roll of chicken wire, but this tiny cylinder of carbon ...

HOUSTON – (Dec. 11, 2023) – Chiral materials interact with light in very precise ways that are useful for building better displays, sensors and more powerful devices. However, engineering properties ...

A person in personal protective equipment pulls a wispy material out of a tubular furnace. A Huntsman employee pulls carbon nanotube fibers from a reactor outlet. Credit: Huntsman The chemical maker ...

Discovered in 1991, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are cylindrical structures made of graphene sheets rolled into nanoscale tubes. Their atomic structure gives rise to exceptional properties: mechanical ...

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have garnered attention as a viable solution for hydrogen storage due to their unique structural properties. Recent advancements, including the doping and incorporation of ...

The critical role of EUV pellicles: These thin membranes protect photomasks from contaminants, reducing defect rates and ensuring flawless chip production. The limitations of traditional materials: ...

Experiments show that carbon nanotubes transfer heat inefficiently at small scales, raising concerns for cooling and performance in nanoelectronic devices. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Thermal energy in solid ...

Scientists in China have developed a tensor processing unit (TPU) that uses carbon-based transistors instead of silicon – and they say it's extremely energy efficient. When you purchase through links ...

Tungsten disulfide nanotubes (WS2-NTs), first discovered in 1992, have long captured the attention of researchers for their ...