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Pumping perovskites into a semiconductor platform

Materials scientists have created a method to incorporate diverse perovskite materials into silicon-based semiconductor platforms using microfluidic pumping technology. This innovation enables the creation of complex optoelectronic devices on a single chip, offering potential applications in fields like lab-on-a-chip technology.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·DateFeb 28, 2021

Light-emitting tattoo engineered for the first time

Researchers have developed a temporary tattoo using organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that can emit green light. The technology has the potential to be combined with other electronics for various applications, including fashion, sports, and healthcare, such as detecting dehydration or signaling expiry dates.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalAdvanced Electronic Materials·DateFeb 26, 2021

Optical scanner design for adaptive driving beam systems can lead to safer night driving

Researchers developed a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) optical scanner that enables better road safety by adjusting the driver's visibility based on speed and traffic environment. The system provides improved visibility, especially for pedestrians, and reduces glare from oncoming vehicles.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Optical Microsystems·DateJan 27, 2021

A method for calculating optimal parameters of liquid chrystal displays developed at RUDN University

Scientists created a method for calculating optimal parameters of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) to enhance viewing angles without compromising image quality. The new technology uses diffraction optical elements with specific surface microreliefs to expand the angle of view, allowing for better color rendition and high resolution.

SourceRUDN University·JournalJournal of the Society for Information Display·DateJan 22, 2021

Blue-light stride in perovskite-based LEDs

Researchers at Linköping University have developed efficient blue light-emitting diodes based on mixed halide perovskites, achieving stable emission in the deep blue to sky blue range. The new LEDs are made using the vapour-assisted crystallisation technique and exhibit an energy efficiency of up to 11%.

SourceLinköping University·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 13, 2021

Long live the efficient, pure-blue OLED

Using a new combination of emitter molecules, researchers achieved devices that produce pure-blue emission with high efficiency, maintain brightness for relatively long times, and lack expensive metal atoms. The approach uses a tandem structure to effectively double the emission, leading to nearly doubled lifetime at high brightness.

SourceKyushu University·JournalNature Photonics·DateJan 4, 2021

Theoretical prediction of reverse intersystem crossing for organic semiconductors

Researchers developed a prediction method for reverse intersystem crossing (RISC) in organic semiconductors, leading to improved light emission efficiency for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs). The method demonstrated accurate predictions for various TADF materials, with some presenting RISC rate constants of over 10^7 per second.

SourceJapan Science and Technology Agency·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 8, 2020

Researchers demonstrate fundamentally new approach to ultrasound imaging

North Carolina State University researchers have developed a novel ultrasonic imaging device that can optically display an acoustic signal on the surface of a piezoelectric transducer. This approach eliminates electrical signal processing altogether, resulting in reduced costs and increased efficiency. The technology has the potential ...

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateAug 13, 2020

Storing energy in red bricks

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to convert red bricks into energy storage units that can store electricity, which could be charged and used to power devices. The 'smart bricks' can store a substantial amount of energy and can be recharged hundreds of thousands of times within an hour.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 11, 2020

New light for plants

Researchers at ITMO University have created glass-ceramic lamps that produce a wider spectrum of light, including infrared, to improve plant growth in greenhouses. The lamps use chrome and glass-ceramics to emit both red and IR light, offering new possibilities for agricultural facilities.

SourceITMO University·JournalOptical Materials·DateJun 8, 2020

Pushing photons

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara developed a new approach to design LEDs that can extract and direct photons with high efficiency. By using metasurface concepts, they were able to confine electrons and holes in gallium nitride nanorods, allowing more light to escape the semiconductor structure.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature Photonics·DateJun 3, 2020

In search of the lighting material of the future

A yellowish solid compound has been found to emit an intense green glow when excited by an electric current, making it a hot candidate for producing OLEDs. The substance's chemical structure allows for high light yields due to its stiff molecule and minimal changes in structure upon excitation.

SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 1, 2020

Tiny sensors fit 30,000 to a penny, transmit data from living tissue

The team's microsensors can measure inputs like voltage and temperature in hard-to-reach environments, such as inside living tissue. They successfully embedded a sensor in brain tissue and wirelessly relayed the results, paving the way for generations of microsensors that use less power while tracking more complicated phenomena.

SourceCornell University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 22, 2020

The power of light

Researchers at University of California - Santa Barbara develop ultraviolet LEDs that can decontaminate surfaces, floors, and HVAC systems. The technology has the potential to sanitize personal protective equipment, medical settings, and public spaces without causing burns or eye damage.

Illuminating the future of renewable energy

A new photosensitizer compound created by West Virginia University researchers has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency of solar panels and other technologies. The compound, made from zirconium, can convert light into electrical energy, making it a more sustainable and cost-effective option for renewable energy.

SourceWest Virginia University·JournalNature Chemistry·DateApr 13, 2020

A combined optical transmitter and receiver

Researchers at Linköping University have developed a tiny unit that can both transmit and receive optical signals using perovskite diodes. This innovation has the potential to simplify and shrink optoelectronic systems, particularly in applications requiring low weight, flexibility, or large surfaces.

SourceLinköping University·JournalNature Electronics·DateApr 3, 2020

Stable perovskite LEDs one step closer

Scientists have created a stable perovskite LED with an efficiency of 17.3%, significantly surpassing previous results. The breakthrough composite thin film, made by embedding a perovskite into an organic molecule matrix, has enabled the development of long-lasting LEDs.

SourceLinköping University·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 1, 2020

Solving a mystery in 126 dimensions

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have successfully analyzed the complex structure of benzene in 126 dimensions, shedding light on its stability and interactions. The discovery reveals unexpected electron behavior, where up-spin double-bonded electrons interact with down-spin single-bonded electrons.

SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 5, 2020