Researchers report the first example of an electrochromic Bragg mirror based on nanoporous multilayers of nickel oxide and tungsten trioxide nanoparticles.
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Electrochromic Bragg mirror
September 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Slab-nanocrystal nanolasers
September 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Low-threshold nanolasers based on slab-nanocrystals of H-aggregated organic semiconductors are reported by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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Nanoantenna-enhanced lanthanide upconversion
September 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
3D plasmonic nanoantennas produce a 300 times enhancement in the conversion efficiency of lanthanide-based upconversion luminescence materials.
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Hydrogen peroxide sensors
September 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences report optical waveguide hydrogen peroxide sensors based on a reactive sheath and a nanowire core.
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Tesla Model S Electric Car Uses Panasonic Lithium Ion Batteries
June 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The new Tesla Model S electric car uses up to 85 kWh of lithium ion batteries from Panasonic.
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Corning’s Gorilla Glass used in new Microsoft tablet
June 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
Microsoft revealed the new Microsoft Surface tablet Monday, featuring Corning’s Gorilla Glass.
Graetzel DSSCs used in new iPad keyboard
June 6, 2012 By 2 Comments
A new iPad keyboard from Logitech represents the first major commercial use of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) developed in the Grätzel lab at the EPFL.
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Kristi S. Anseth to Receive MRS Mid-Career Researcher Award
April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Inaugural recipient honored for exceptional achievement at the interface of materials and biology.
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Markus J. Buehler to Receive 2012 MRS Outstanding Young Investigator Award
March 26, 2012 By 1 Comment
MIT professor honored for highly innovative and creative work in computational modeling.
Materials Research Society Announces 2012 MRS Fellows
March 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
2012 MRS Fellows include distinguished researchers from all parts of materials science.
