Nov 25, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Skyrmions, known for their intricate spin textures, are topological quasiparticles initially studied in particle and solid-state physics. They hold great promise as next-generation information carriers for data storage. Recently, their photonic counterparts—optical skyrmions—have emerged as topologically structured light forms with significant potential to revolutionize optical...
Developing new polymeric nanomaterials to detect harmful substances in extreme environments
Nov 25, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Polymers have gained prominence in applications such as wearable electronics due to their flexibility and lightweight, but their low electrical conductivity has been a major drawback. While various research efforts have been made to improve conductivity, there are still technical limitations, such as the need...