Electronic properties features, January 2012

Graphene hits the right note at high frequencies

graphene can covert high frequency gigahertz signals into the terahertz range

Polymer polarons produce plasmons

By taking advantage of polarons and plasmons, researchers have been able to develop optical nanoantennas from a conducting polymer.

Textile-based biobattery produces power at full stretch

Scientists have developed an entirely textile-based, bacteria-powered bio-battery that could one day be integrated into wearable electronics.

Materials and Design and HardwareX team up to showcase open hardware in scientific research

Find out more about the collaboration between HardwareX and Materials and Design journals.

Electrodes in action