This review is focused on the analysis of recent developments in the application of polymers
in the detection and quantification of target species. The work begins with a description of …

Nanocomposite membranes benefit from both flexibility and processability of polymers and
the thermal and mechanical stability of nanoparticles at the same time. This paper discusses …

We present high-sensitivity, multi-use optical gas sensors based on a one-dimensional
photonic crystal cavity. These devices are implemented in versatile, flexible polymer …

The emerging field of structural coloration, using the intricate interactions between light and
engineered micro/nanostructures, is increasingly recognized for its transformative potential …

Here, we developed a simple method for obtaining a heterojunction composed of graphene
(G) and surfactant-coated Au nanoparticles (NPs) to measure film conductivity and surface …

A thin (120 nm) polymethylmethacrylate coating was treated by plasma immersion ion
implantation with Ar using pulsed bias at 20 kV. Ellipsometry and FTIR spectroscopy and gel …

Featured Application The use of 3D printing technology in denture fabrication presents
significant advancements over traditional methods. This technique allows for precise …

Structural coloration, a color-generation mechanism often found in nature, arises from light-
matter interactions such as diffraction, interference and scattering, with micro-and …

A highly sensitive lead magnesium niobate–lead titanate (PMN–PT) single crystal resonator
coated with a thin film of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) useful for detecting chemical …

Ultraviolet photons can damage microorganisms, which rarely survive prolonged irradiation.
In addition to the need for intact DNA, cell viability is directly linked to the functionality of the …