SCILIGHT
Optical tweezers made more versatile and powerful
The dual fields of optics and metamaterial structures may significantly impact physical and biological research.
Improvements to artificial photosynthesis devices
By matching the voltages of photovoltaic modules and electrochemical reactors, researchers improved the energy conversion efficiency in artificial photosynthesis devices.
Computational method to create synthetic 3D spider web structures
Researchers have developed and applied a computational method based on deep neural networks to model and create complex 3D spider webs.
Novel technique opens door to 24/7 solar power generation using thermoelectric devices
Combining heat exchange with space and heat storage in water to advance nighttime power generation goals.
Peering into the optical properties of tunable window technology
Microscopic structural changes in windows can modulate the amount of heat and light throughput, but optimal application requires an in-depth understanding of the material’s optical properties.
Including effects of coastal terrain increases wind farm power output, improves wake recovery
Large-eddy simulations show need to consider land influence on nearshore offshore wind farms.
DNA origami folds proteins into nanoarrays with precision
Controlling the position and orientation of biomolecules can lead to improved biochip technology.
