Coherent phonons can be launched in materials upon localized pulsed optical excitation,
and be subsequently followed in time-domain, with a sub-picosecond resolution, using a …

Nanomechanics, nanoacoustics, and nanophononics refer to the engineering of acoustic
phonons and elastic waves at the nanoscale and their interactions with other excitations …

Bactericidal nanoparticle coatings are very promising for hindering the indirect transmission
of pathogens through cross-contaminated surfaces. The challenge, limiting their …

Ultrahigh-frequency acoustic-phonon resonators usually require atomically flat interfaces to
avoid phonon scattering and dephasing, leading to expensive fabrication processes, such …

In order to account for non-Fourier heat transport, occurring on short time and length scales,
the often-praised Dual-Phase-Lag (DPL) model was conceived, introducing a causality …

InAs nanowires are emerging as go-to materials in a variety of applications ranging from
optoelectronics to nanoelectronics, yet a consensus on their mechanical properties is still …

Counteracting the spreading of multi-drug-resistant pathogens, taking place through surface-
mediated cross-contamination, is amongst the higher priorities in public health policies. For …

Developing smart, environmentally friendly, and effective antibacterial surfaces is
fundamental to contrast the diffusion of human infections and diseases for applications in the …

Understanding molecular interactions with metal surfaces in high reliability is critical for the
development of catalysts, sensors, and therapeutics. Obtaining accurate experimental data …

Gigahertz acoustic resonators have the potential to advance data processing and quantum
communication. However, they are expensive and lack responsiveness to external stimuli …