Computation and theory events, August 2017

New design could blast 2D solar cells into space

Using computational modeling, researchers have shown that new a design for 2D transition metal dichalcogenide solar cells could double their efficiency.

Nanoparticles blink in near-infrared light

Using near-infrared light, researchers have darkened and brightened lanthanide-doped nanoparticles over 1000 times with no degradation.

The fascinating world of nanoparticle research

Fourth-generation biomedical materials

Pyramid-shaped gold nanoparticles assemble into complex crystals

Scientists have shown that DNA can control the assembly of bipyramidal gold nanoparticles into a complex crystal structure known as a clathrate.