AbstractOn‑chip telecom‑band plasmonic modulators that are fully CMOS‑compatible are pivotal for next‑generation photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Existing designs typically respond only to a single transverse‑magnetic (TM) mode, causing substantial polarization‑dependent loss when integrated wit

AbstractQuantum dots (QDs) are increasingly used in biomedical imaging and photodynamic therapy due to their narrow, tunable emission and high photostability. However, long‑term storage of cysteine‑coated CdSe/ZnS QDs in aqueous media typically leads to aggregation, resulting in reduced quantum yiel

Abstract Consumer electronics increasingly rely on ultra‑thin glass screens for their transparency, scalability and cost‑effectiveness. In particular, display back‑lighting now frequently incorporates light‑emitting diodes (LEDs) that are directly integrated with the panel. In this work, we demonstr

Abstract We report a one‑step ball‑milling method that exfoliates graphite materials into graphene while forming CL‑20/graphene oxide (GO) composites in an aqueous suspension. SEM and XRD confirm the successful conversion to a homogeneous nanoscale composite. Impact‑sensitivity measurements show a m

AbstractAdvances in two‑dimensional materials research continually reveal opportunities for novel topological phases. Although the quantum anomalous Hall effect (QAHE) has recently been demonstrated in magnetically doped topological insulators, it remains confined to cryogenic temperatures. Using de

AbstractNanoparticle synthesis, characterization, and novel applications are central to contemporary nanotechnology. Engineered, water‑soluble nanoparticles enable breakthroughs in biomedical diagnostics and therapeutics—imaging genetic markers, targeting drug delivery, and enabling photodynamic or

AbstractWe developed a robust, two‑step synthesis of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) pre‑functionalized with a bifunctional phosphonic acid monolayer. This platform enabled covalent attachment of the membranotropic peptide gH625, known for its efficient cell‑penetrating properties, and, as a ref

Abstract Monodisperse ZnO nano‑clips were successfully fabricated by a single‑step polyol route using zinc acetate hydrate (Zn(OAc)₂·nH₂O, n < 2) and ethylene glycol (EG) as solvent, without the addition of water or alkali. At 170 °C and a Zn(OAc)₂·nH₂O concentration of 0.01 M, the reaction proceeds

AbstractWe synthesized TiO₂ nanoparticles from titanium isopropoxide by a low‑temperature peptization route using sulfuric, nitric, and acetic acids as peptizing agents. Comprehensive XRD, TEM, BET, Raman, UV‑vis, FTIR, and XPS analyses revealed that acetic acid promotes pure anatase formation, nit

AbstractDual-layer and tri-layer broadband antireflective (AR) films with excellent transmittance were successfully fabricated using base-/acid-catalyzed mixed sols and propylene oxide (PO) modified silica sols. The sols and films were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier tra

Abstract Traditional preparation of supported noble‑metal catalysts typically requires pre‑treatments or complex impregnation protocols to stabilize metal species on a support. Here we introduce a simple, one‑step acoustic levitation approach that yields both single‑atom Pt in solution and highly d

AbstractBy tuning the Ga/N ratio and introducing a brief Al pre‑deposition, we achieved precise control over GaN growth modes—nanocolumns, nanowall networks, and compact films—on Si(111) via plasma‑assisted molecular beam epitaxy (PA‑MBE). GaN nanocolumns emerged under N‑rich conditions on bare Si,

AbstractIn this work, CoFe2O4 nanoparticles coated with polyethylene glycol (PEG) were successfully synthesized via a hydrothermal technique. Morphological studies of the samples confirmed the formation of polycrystalline pure-phase PEG-CoFe2O4 nanoparticles with sizes of about 24 nm. Toxicity induc

AbstractHybrid heterojunction solar cells (HHSCs) are attractive for their simple architecture and low‑cost fabrication. In this study, we spin‑coat a highly transparent conductive polymer, poly(3,4‑ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS), directly onto n‑type crystalline silicon

AbstractSilver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are highly valued functional materials, offering exceptional optical, catalytic, antibacterial, and sensing capabilities. Their properties are tightly linked to particle size, shape, and the surrounding medium—parameters that can be precisely tuned through divers

AbstractThe interlamellar spacing of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) was enlarged by dodecyl sulfonate ions firstly, and then, (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APS) was chemically grafted (APS/LDHs). The structural characteristics and thermal stability of these prepared samples were characterized by

AbstractSolid‑state nanopores—whose dimensions span the nanometer scale—have attracted significant scientific interest. Fabrication strategies fall into two overarching families: top‑down etching (e.g., focused ion or electron beams) and bottom‑up shrinkage (e.g., atomic‑layer deposition). This revi

AbstractHalf-metallicity rising from the s/p electrons has been one of the hot topics in spintronics. Based on the first-principles of calculation, we explore the magnetic properties of the B-doped graphitic heptazine carbon nitride (gh-C3N4) system. Ferromagnetism is observed in the B-doped gh-C3N4

AbstractIn this work, a 40‑nm tungsten (W) nanolayer was applied to a silicon (Si) anode via physical vapor deposition (PVD). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy‑dispersive X‑ray spectroscopy (EDX), and electron probe X‑ray microanalysis (EPMA) confirme

AbstractRecent advances in active‑layer engineering have significantly boosted the performance of semiconductor quantum‑dot (QD) lasers. Self‑assembled InAs QDs grown on GaAs substrates are a leading platform for 1.3‑µm lasers, yet the presence of a bimodal size distribution hampers uniformity and d