Abstract: Nanostructured microelectrodes and biosensing devices incorporating the same are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composite material of a pre-formed crystalline or polycrystalline semiconductor particles embedded in a crystalline or polycrystalline perovskite matrix material. The pre-formed crystalline or polycrystalline semiconductor particles and and crystalline or polycrystalline perovskite being selected so that any lattice mismatch between the two lattices does not exceed about 10%. The pre-formed crystalline or polycrystalline semiconductor particles and said crystalline or polycrystalline perovskite matrix material have lattice planes that are substantially aligned.

Abstract: A PIN type infrared photodiode including a first electrode, a n-type semiconductor, an atomic layer deposition coating of lead sulfide, a p-type semiconductor and a second electrode, wherein the n-type semiconductor comprises nanowires conformally coated with the atomic layer deposition coating of lead sulfide.

Abstract: There is described herein a method for the electrochemical quantification of a protein analyte in sample, comprising: providing one or more electrode(s), each comprising at least one peptide attached to its surface, the peptide being the protein or a fragment thereof; contacting the sample and electrode with an antibody in the presence of a redox reporter, wherein the antibody is capable of binding to each of the protein analyte and the peptide on the electrode; measuring an electrochemical signal generated by the redox reporter when a potential is applied; quantifying the protein analyte by comparing the electrochemical signal generated with a control, wherein the electrochemical signal is indirectly proportional to the amount of protein analyte in the sample.

Abstract: Methods and devices for magnetic profiling of target particles in a flow. There are a plurality of flow rate-reducing structures in a flow chamber. Each flow rate-reducing structure is provided with a localized magnetic attractive force, the magnetic attractive force defining a capture zone in the vicinity of the flow rate-reducing structure. The size of capture zones may be variable for different locations within the device. The magnetic attractive force, in the capture zone, is sufficiently high to overcome the drag force on a given subset of the target particles to promote capture of any particles belonging to the subset of the target particles in the capture zone. Different target particles having different magnetic susceptibility are captured in different capture zones.

Abstract: A photodetector is described along with corresponding materials, systems, and methods. The photodetector comprises an integrated circuit and at least two optically sensitive layers. A first optically sensitive layer is over at least a portion of the integrated circuit, and a second optically sensitive layer is over the first optically sensitive layer. Each optically sensitive layer is interposed between two electrodes. The two electrodes include a respective first electrode and a respective second electrode. The integrated circuit selectively applies a bias to the electrodes and reads signals from the optically sensitive layers. The signal is related to the number of photons received by the respective optically sensitive layer.

Abstract: An optoelectronic device has an electron transport layer, an active layer, and a hole transport layer. Each of the electron transport layer, the active layer, and the hole transport layer has quantum dots.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are perovskite based optoelectronic devices made entirely via solution-processing at low temperatures (<150° C.) which provide for simple manufacturing, compatibility with flexible substrates, and perovskite-based tandem devices. These perovskite based optoelectronic devices are produced using an electron transport layer on which the perovskite layer is formed which is passivated using a ligand selected to reduce electron-hole recombination at the interface between the electron transport layer and the perovskite layer.

Abstract: There is provided a quantum dot comprising a core comprising a semiconductor and a shell substantially covering the core. The core has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The core is disposed eccentrically inside the shell such that the shell is thinnest at the first side and thickest at the second side. Moreover, the shell has a thickness of greater than or equal to zero at the first side. The core and the shell have different respective lattice constants such that the shell exerts a straining force on the core. The straining force is configured to modify an excitonic fine structure of the core.

Abstract: A photodetector is described along with corresponding materials, systems, and methods. The photodetector comprises an integrated circuit and at least two optically sensitive layers. A first optically sensitive layer is over at least a portion of the integrated circuit, and a second optically sensitive layer is over the first optically sensitive layer. Each optically sensitive layer is interposed between two electrodes. The two electrodes include a respective first electrode and a respective second electrode. The integrated circuit selectively applies a bias to the electrodes and reads signals from the optically sensitive layers. The signal is related to the number of photons received by the respective optically sensitive layer.

Abstract: Nanostructured microelectrodes and biosensing devices incorporating the same are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Nanostructured microelectrodes and biosensing devices incorporating the same are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides substantially homogeneously dispersed multimetal oxy-hydroxide catalyst comprising at least two metals, at least one metal being a transition metal, and at least a second metal which is structurally dissimilar to at least one metal, such that the multimetal oxy-hydroxide is characterized by being substantially homogeneously dispersed and generally not crystalline. A key feature of the present materials is that the presence of the structurally dissimilar metal results in sufficient strain produced in the final multimetal oxy-hydroxide material to prevent crystallization from occurring. The resulting materials are specifically not annealed at temperatures that would induce crystallization in order to avoid the expected phase segregation that would occur during crystallization.

Abstract: A door security device and method for its use. The device includes a winch assembly disposed on a support bracket and with a cover that can be applied to enclose and secure the winch assembly. The device is mounted adjacent a door to be secured. The winch assembly includes a tether, a release lever, and a handle. The release lever provides a one-way ratcheting mechanism to restrict extension of the tether and is operable to release the tether. The handle is operable to retract the tether. A door loop installed on the door provides a secure feature for coupling with the tether. The handle and other safety implements may be stored within the cover. The device is deployable by coupling the tether to the door loop to secure a door against opening even when a door handle or lock on the door have been defeated.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composite material of a pre-formed crystalline or polycrystalline semiconductor particles embedded in a crystalline or polycrystalline perovskite matrix material. The pre-formed crystalline or polycrystalline semiconductor particles and and crystalline or polycrystalline perovskite being selected so that any lattice mismatch between the two lattices does not exceed about 10%. The pre-formed crystalline or polycrystalline semiconductor particles and said crystalline or polycrystalline perovskite matrix material have lattice planes that are substantially aligned.

Abstract: A photodetector is described along with corresponding materials, systems, and methods. The photodetector comprises an integrated circuit and at least two optically sensitive layers. A first optically sensitive layer is over at least a portion of the integrated circuit, and a second optically sensitive layer is over the first optically sensitive layer. Each optically sensitive layer is interposed between two electrodes. The two electrodes include a respective first electrode and a respective second electrode. The integrated circuit selectively applies a bias to the electrodes and reads signals from the optically sensitive layers. The signal is related to the number of photons received by the respective optically sensitive layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides of a three-dimensional bicontinuous heterostructure, a method of producing same, and the application of this structure towards the realization of photodetecting and photovoltaic devices working in the visible and the near-infrared. The three-dimensional bicontinuous heterostructure includes two interpenetrating layers which are spatially continuous, they are include only protrusions or peninsulas, and no islands. The method of producing the three-dimensional biocontinuous heterostructure relies on forming an essentially planar continuous bottom layer of a first material; forming a layer of this first material on top of the bottom layer which is textured to produce protrusions for subsequent interpenetration with a second material, coating this second material onto this structure; and forming a final coating with the second material that ensures that only the second material is contacted by subsequent layer.

Abstract: A photodetector is described along with corresponding materials, systems, and methods. The photodetector comprises an integrated circuit and at least two optically sensitive layers. A first optically sensitive layer is over at least a portion of the integrated circuit, and a second optically sensitive layer is over the first optically sensitive layer. Each optically sensitive layer is interposed between two electrodes. The two electrodes include a respective first electrode and a respective second electrode. The integrated circuit selectively applies a bias to the electrodes and reads signals from the optically sensitive layers. The signal is related to the number of photons received by the respective optically sensitive layer.

Abstract: Nanostructured microelectrodes and biosensing devices incorporating the same are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Nanostructured microelectrodes and biosensing devices incorporating the same are disclosed herein.