Materials Science

KIST Develops Full-Color-Emitting Upconversion Nanoparticle Technology for Color Displays with Ultra-High Color Reproducibility

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Newswise — Upconversion Dr. Ho Seong Jang and colleagues at the Extreme Materials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed an upconversion nanoparticle technology that introduces a core@multi-shell nanostructure, a multilayer structure in which multiple layers of shells surround a central core particle, and enables high color purity RGB … Read more

Postdoctoral Research in India: Opportunities & Challenges

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Navigating the Postdoctoral Landscape in India: Challenges and Pathways to Betterment Table of Contents Navigating the Postdoctoral Landscape in India: Challenges and Pathways to Betterment The Current State of Postdoctoral Research Key Concerns and Systemic Issues Prioritizing Support and Fostering Growth Postdoctoral Research in India: Opportunities and Challenges The Allure of Pursuing a Postdoc in … Read more

The Atomic Trick That Supercharges Electro-Optic Materials

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Scientists have discovered a way to significantly boost the electro-optic properties of AlScN, a silicon-compatible material. By fine-tuning its atomic arrangement and applying strain, they’ve unlocked performance levels that could surpass existing nonlinear optical materials. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Researchers at have developed a new method to enhance the electro-optic properties of aluminum scandium nitride, promising significant … Read more

AI Replaces Humans in Identifying Causes of Fuel C

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Newswise — Dr. Chi-Young Jung’s research team from the Hydrogen Research & Demonstration Center at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has successfully developed a method to analyze the microstructure of carbon fiber paper, a key material in hydrogen fuel cells, at a speed 100 times faster than existing methods. This was achieved by … Read more