Vertically aligned nanocomposite thin films with ordered two phases, grown epitaxially on
substrates, have attracted tremendous interest in the past decade. These unique …

Self-assembled oxide–metal nanocomposite thin films have aroused great research interest
owing to their wide range of functionalities, including metamaterials with plasmonic and …

Silicon (Si) is a suitable absorber for constructing highly efficient solar cells and
photoelectrodes, because of its narrow band gap (1.12 eV), Earth abundance, and excellent …

Complex multiphase nanocomposite designs present enormous opportunities for
developing next‐generation integrated photonic and electronic devices. Here, a unique …

Nanoscale metamaterials exhibit extraordinary optical properties and are proposed for
various technological applications. Here, a new class of novel nanoscale two‐phase hybrid …

Searching for multifunctional materials with tunable magnetic and optical properties has
been a critical task toward the implementation of future integrated optical devices. Vertically …

Self-assembled nanocomposite thin films couple two materials into a single film, typically, in
the form of vertically aligned nanopillars embedded in a matrix film. High-density vertical …

Combining plasmonic and magnetic properties, namely magneto-plasmonic coupling,
inspires great research interest and the search for magneto-plasmonic nanostructure …

Hyperbolic metamaterials demonstrate exotic optical properties that are poised to find
applications in subdiffraction imaging and hyperlenses. Key challenges remain for practical …

Plasmonic metals, such as Cu and Al, have been considered as potential low-loss
alternatives for Au and Ag for photonic structures and devices. However, challenges remain …