Chemistry involves the fundamental interplay between the structures and properties of molecules. Notably, subtle changes in ...

In recent years, semiconductor quantum dots have been used in various medical and biological imaging applications because their optical properties are considered to be superior to those of organic ...

(Nanowerk News) A technology for obtaining luminescent ceramics which may become a cheaper alternative to modern light sources is being developed by scientists of Tomsk Polytechnic University. In the ...

Researchers have developed a luminescent small-molecule system that changes from a solution to a suspension when heated. The solubility change is accompanied by a color change in the photoemission ...

A Dutch-Australian research team has developed a 1 cm3 luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) device, equipped with 20%-efficient bifacial silicon PV cells, which can be used and assembled in several ...

Scientists at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco have proposed the use of luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) in greenhouses and agrivoltaic installations. LSCs are commonly used as ...

A new photo-luminescent or glow-in-the-dark leather has been developed that combines a high quality finish with sustainability benefits including reduced electricity consumption. An innovation from UK ...

The right indoor lighting can help set the mood, from a soft romantic glow to bright, stimulating colors. But some materials used for lighting, such as plastics, are not eco-friendly. Now, researchers ...

When I arrive at Gen Ken and The Enchantress of Bioluminosity’s home to interview them, they offer me a choice of spring water from Westover Spring, Richmond Spring, or Berkeley Springs, West Virginia ...