Decoding Directional Control in Metal‐Assisted Chemical Etching via Catalyst Architecture
Metal‐assisted chemical etching (MaCE) enables silicon nanostructure fabrication but suffers from isotropic undercutting. This study highlights the critical role of catalyst morphology in etching directionality. High‐aspect‐ratio catalysts induce lateral etching, while thermal treatment at 450 °C stabilizes catalyst geometry, promoting vertical etching.
Yejin Han+9 more
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Plasma photonic crystal 'kaleidoscope' with flexible control of topology and electromagnetism. [PDF]
Wang J+7 more
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Narrow-band microcavity waveguides in photonic crystals [PDF]
Amir Boag, Ben Z. Steinberg
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Emergent Locomotion in Self‐Sustained, Mechanically Connected Soft Matter Rings
Thermally fueled, self‐moving twisted rings made from liquid crystal elastomers are investigated. By studying single rings and linked knots, it is shown how autonomous locomotion emerges through coupling between the rings. The movement is programmable via handedness control at connection points, offering insights into collective behavior and ...
Hongshuang Guo+3 more
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Pentagonal photonic crystal mirrors: scalable lightsails with enhanced acceleration via neural topology optimization. [PDF]
Norder L+7 more
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Mid-infrared photonic-crystal distributed-feedback laser with enhanced spectral purity and beam quality [PDF]
W. W. Bewley+7 more
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Herein, the conjugation pathway isomerism of the benzobisoxazole (BBO) building block is systematically compared, by which a certified efficiency of 19.1% is obtained in corresponding all‐polymer solar cells. Abstract Charge management plays a pivotal role in achieving high‐performance bulk heterojunction (BHJ) organic solar cells (OSCs). In this study,
Miao Liu+14 more
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Topological Photonic Crystal Sensors: Fundamental Principles, Recent Advances, and Emerging Applications. [PDF]
Abood I, El Soliman S, He W, Ouyang Z.
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Materials and Device Engineering Perspective: Recent Advances in Organic Photovoltaics
This review article provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in organic photovoltaics (OPVs), covering key aspects such as material development, morphology control, stability challenges, and emerging applications—including semitransparent OPVs.
Ying Zhang+4 more
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