Apr 01, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Supercapacitors have the superb ability to capture and store energy. Researchers can use different materials and fabrication methods to make them flexible, thin and appropriate for use in wearable or implantable electronics, like smart watches or pacemakers, but those approaches tend to be intricate and...
Dielectric meta-atoms with liquid crystal alignment effect for electrically tunable metasurface
Apr 01, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Dielectric metasurfaces represent one of the cutting-edge research and application directions in the current optical field. They not only possess the advantage of low loss but also enable the realization of device thicknesses at subwavelength scales. Moreover, they can freely modulate light in multiple dimensions...
Engineering sustainable living materials for a greener future
Apr 01, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Faced with mounting environmental challenges, scientists worldwide are seeking sustainable solutions. Engineering living materials—composites incorporating living organisms—offers great promise by reducing our reliance on fossil-fuel-derived materials and harnessing the unique properties of living systems. Revolutionizing Material Science with Living Organisms Living materials take inspiration from...