Researchers develop versatile method for developing new materials
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 - 08:13
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers at the University of Twente research institute MESA+ have devised an elegant method for fitting various functional coatings to silicon microwires. The method makes it possible to create relatively easily a wire that is coated on its lower side with platinum, for example, and with silver on top. The wires can be used potentially for generating renewable energy or for purifying water. The research has been published today in the prestigious scientific journal Advanced Materials.