The photocatalytic technique has drawn far-ranging interests in addressing the current
issues; however, its property suffers from the limited visible light response and rapid …

Abstract Distributed Bragg reflectors (DBRs) are primarily used in lasers and
telecommunications. Liquid film deposition of DBRs holds great promise for expanding their …

This study presents a novel ″3-in-1 ″hybrid biocatalyst design that combines the individual
efficiency of microorganisms while avoiding negative interactions between them. Yeast cells …

Due to the large specific surface area and continuous pores in structures, metal–organic
frameworks (MOFs) show great advantages in the adsorption of volatile organic compounds …

Thermally responsive photonic crystals (TRPCs) are intelligent responsive materials that can
dynamically coordinate electromagnetic wave transmission, translating thermal stimuli into …

Reducing heating by sunlight is of paramount interest for sustainability and energy
efficiency. Solar heating causes harmful CO 2 emissions related to the cooling of buildings …

Optical microcavities grant manipulation over light–matter interactions and light propagation,
enabling the fabrication of foundational optical and optoelectronic components. However …

Light confinement structures offer tantalizing applications in a wide variety of areas where
light–matter interactions play a crucial role. Considering optical nonlinearity, light …

Poor interfacial quality and low refractive index contrast (Δ n) are critical challenges for the
development of high-performance one-dimensional photonic crystals (1DPhCs) via solution …

Nowadays, consumers can estimate the condition of packaged foods only by checking the
expiration date on the label. However, this approach is inefficient when it comes to …