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Effects of Different Wetting Layers on the Growth of Smooth Ultra-thin Silver Thin Films

open access: yes, 2014
Ultra-thin silver films (thickness below 10 nm) are of great interest as optical coatings in low emissive windows and plasmonic devices. However, producing these films has been a continuing challenge because of their tendency to form clusters rather than
Ni, Chuan
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Origin of bimodal fluorescence enhancement factors of Chlorobaculum tepidum reaction centers on silver island films

open access: yesFEBS Letters, 2016
S. Maćkowski   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alkali impurities on quantum thin films : adsorption, electron scattering, and impurity-induced nano-structure formation in the quantum regime

open access: yes, 2008
textFor thin epitaxial metal films, when the thickness is on the order of the Fermi wavelength, [lambda subscript F], quantum confinement can dramatically alter the physical properties of the film.
Khajetoorians, Alexander Ako, 1980-
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Advanced flexible brain computer interface materials: From development to application

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
This review explores how novel materials coatings are advancing brain‐computer interface (BCI) technology. It describes how these materials help overcome key challenges in signal accuracy, biocompatibility, and device durability. The paper highlights BCI applications in medicine and entertainment, and discusses future trends that could transform human ...
Renquan Guan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanical stability in flexible perovskite solar cells: Interface engineering and device design

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
Statistics of the improvement methods for f‐PSCs. Abstract Flexible perovskite solar cells (f‐PSCs) demonstrate significant potential for application in next‐generation wearable electronic devices and photovoltaic building integration due to their high power conversion efficiency and excellent power‐to‐weight ratio. However, the inherent brittleness of
Hong‐Yi Hou   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laser deposition of bimetallic island films

open access: yes, 2017
International audienceIn this work the results of a bimetallic Au-Ag structure deposition from the colloidal system by nanosecond laser radiation are presented.
Istratov, A.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Borophene‐based sensing platforms: Pioneering ultrasensitive detection

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
Schematic Diagram of Performance Optimization Strategies and Sensing Application Characteristics of Two‐Dimensional Boron‐Based Materials in Novel Sensors. Abstract Borophene is an emerging two‐dimensional (2D) material. Since significant breakthroughs were achieved in the experimental synthesis of borophene, the exploration and development of ...
Chi Yuan, Yanpeng Ji, Yi Liu, Guoan Tai
wiley   +1 more source

Fluorescent quantum yields and long-term stability of silver island/polymer/dye systems, with applications to longer wavelength fluorescent solar concentrators

open access: yes, 2022
S.259-266With the aim of extending the spectral range of fluorescent solar concentrators to longer wavelengths, the electromagnetic interaction between the fluorescent dyes and evaporated silver island films was investigated theoretically and ...
Wilson, Helen Rose
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Body‐integrated photonic biosensors: Illuminating the path to active healthcare

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
Body‐integrated photonic biosensors are promising tools for active healthcare. These optical devices can be worn, implanted, or swallowed to monitor health signals continuously. This review introduces key sensing modalities, including fluorescence, colorimetry, SPR, LSPR, SERS, and light‐modulating materials.
Jiayue Gu   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

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