6 Sep 2019
Nanowires replace Newton’s famous glass prism
We have designed an ultra-miniaturised device that could image single cells without the need for a microscope or make chemical fingerprint analysis possible from within a smartphone camera. This work has been published in Science as "Single-nanowire spectrometers". (DOI: 10.1126/science.aax8814)Overview of attention for our work can be found here.B…
17 Aug 2017
Breakthrough ink discovery could transform the production of new laser and optoelectronic devices
We recently developed an ink formulation that enables highly uniform inkjet printing and does not degrade in the ambient environment, bringing large arrays of 2D material-based light sensors closer to reality. This work has been published in Nature Communications as "Black phosphorus ink formulation for inkjet printing of optoelectronics and photon…
6 Apr 2017
Leaf vein structure could hold key to extending battery life
We recently discovered that the natural structure found within leaves could improve the performance of everything from rechargeable batteries to high-performance gas sensors. This work has been published in Nature Communications as "Bio-inspired Murray materials for mass transfer and activity". (DOI: 10.1038/ncomms14921)Overview of attention for ou…
19 Oct 2015
New graphene based inks for high-speed manufacturing of printed electronics
We recently developed a low-cost, high-speed method for printing electronics using graphene and other conductive materials that could open up a wide range of commercial applications.Below is a list of selected press coverage about our work:New graphene based inks for high-speed manufacturing of printed electronics (University of Cambridge Research …
