The team’s ultrablack coating can be applied to curved surfaces and magnesium alloys to trap nearly all light. Credit: Jin et al. Thin film coating can be applied to magnesium alloys for aerospace and optics…
Researchers have discovered a faster-than-expected transition from bright to dark excitons in anatase TiO2, providing new insights into semiconductor excitonic dynamics that could inform the design of future light-based devices and energy materials. A collaborative…
The Hone lab at Columbia Engineering created over 100 identical graphene samples with their oxygen-free chemical vapor deposition method. Credit: Jacob Amontree & Christian Cupo, Columbia University Columbia Engineers link oxygen to <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt"…
Information is stored by the depth-dependent direction of magnetization in the domain walls, which are located between the cylinder domains and their surroundings. This magnetization of the domain walls can point clockwise or counterclockwise in…
Part of NASA’s CADRE technology demonstration, three small rovers that will explore the Moon together show off their ability to drive as a team autonomously – without explicit commands from engineers – during a test…
A new method developed by TIFRH researchers significantly improves lithium metal battery safety and longevity by modifying the separator membrane to suppress dendrite growth. This scalable, cost-effective approach faces challenges at high current densities, promising…
A new organic molecule coating on solar cells could lead to more efficient and cost-effective solar panels, achieving efficiencies near 31% by enhancing light management and stability. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Modifying the surface for more effective…
Researchers have developed a tandem solar cell combining antimony selenide and perovskite, achieving over 20% efficiency, demonstrating significant potential in enhancing solar power conversion and exceeding traditional efficiency limits. A tandem cell was constructed using…
The information is written in optically active atomic defects by a focused ion beam (left) and read using the cathodoluminescence or photoluminescence (right). Credit: M. Hollenbach, H. Schultheiß Team presents new path to long-term data…
Researchers have made a pivotal advance in quantum technology by developing integrated photonics that enable the control and manipulation of light on silicon chips. This innovation facilitates ultra-secure communications and enhances quantum computing capabilities. Credit:…
