Recently, Engineers at Oregon State University have made a discovery concerning the physics of photonic "sintering," which could lead to new advances in solar cells, flexible electronics, various types of sensors and other high-tech products. “Sintering is the fusing of nanoparticles to form a solid, functional thin-film that can be used for many purposes, and the process … [Read more...]

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are examining “white graphene” for the development of new electronics and quantum devices. “The material, technically known as hexagonal boron nitride, features better transparency than its sister, graphene, is chemically inert, or non-reactive, and atomically smooth. It also features high mechanical … [Read more...]