Fewer steps to a shining success
Dec 9, 2014
Streamlining the process to fabricate quantum dot devices could improve their potential as low-cost, flexible solar cells.
Results for semiconductors
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Closing in on semiconductor band gaps
Nov 21, 2015
Atomically thin heterogeneous semiconductors with tunable electronic properties pave the way for next-generation two-dimensional devices.
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Taking the heat out of emitters
Apr 9, 2016
Semiconductor light-emitting diodes fabricated on a metal substrate are less prone to overheating.
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Building crystals on a very hot surface
Apr 15, 2018
An innovative chemical reactor for depositing semiconductors at very high temperatures draws on the strength of Saudi Arabia’s chemical industry.
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Making the shift from blue to red for better LEDs
May 9, 2021
Pure red-light micrometer-scale emitting devices made from a nitride semiconductor reaches excellent efficiency.
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Building a better biosensor polymer
Jul 4, 2021
Conquering a chemical challenge to control the structure of a polymer opens a path to better biosensors.
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Helping semiconductors find a cooler way to relax
Sep 7, 2021
Extending the lifetime of hot electrons could help make solar cells more efficient.
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Transparent electrodes without the damage
Nov 30, 2021
Damage from adding electrical contacts to sensitive semiconductors can be mitigated using a buffer layer and optimized deposition.
