Scientists develop a semiconductor nanocomposite material that moves in response to light
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 02:02
in Physics & Chemistry
A research team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has developed a revolutionary, light-activated semiconductor nanocomposite material that can be used in a variety of applications, including microscopic actuators and grippers for surgical robots, light-powered micro-mirrors for optical telecommunications systems, and more efficient solar cells and photodetectors.