Researchers have solved a long-standing materials science problem, making it possible to create new semiconductor devices using zinc oxide.
Zinc oxide can be used for UV lasers, LEDs
May 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Using nanocrystals to predict metal fatigue
November 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
New work from researchers in Germany shows how light-emitting nanocrystals can reveal damage to material.
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White LEDs directly on paper
August 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
White LEDs, made from zinc oxide and a conducting polymer, can be manufactured directly on paper.
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Aerographite takes the lightest material crown, for now: density of a few hundred micrograms per cubic centimeter
July 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A German materials science lab have reported the fabrication of a new material that breaks the record for lightest solid.
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Improving the performance of organic solar cells
November 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In situ crosslinked and n-doped semiconducting polymers are efficient electron-transporting materials in inverted polymer solar cells.
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Waterproof your Walkman – Superhydrophobic ZnO Device Components
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The development of nanostructured ZnO components for devices could lead to inherently waterproof electronic devices.
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Piezotronic Logic Gates Take the Strain
September 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
US scientists have developed the first examples of logic gates (NAND, NOR and XOR gates) that can be switched simply by bending the substrate.
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Nanowires Boost the Efficiency of Ultra Low Cost Stable Solar Cells
August 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A European research team has improved solar cell performance by 500% by using copper oxide and zinc oxide nanowire arrays.
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