We report direct visualization of gigahertz-frequency Lamb-wave propagation in aluminum nitride phononic circuits by transmission-mode microwave impedance microscopy (TMIM). Consistent with finite-element modeling, the acoustic eigenmodes both a horn-shaped coupler and subwavelength waveguide are revealed TMIM images. Using fast Fourier-transform filtering, we quantitatively analyze loss indivi...

The use of metallic nanowires is mostly reduced to scientific areas where a small quantity nanostructures are needed. In order broaden the applicability these nanomaterials, it necessary establish novel synthesis protocols that provide larger amount than conventional laboratory fabrication processes at more competitive cost. this work, we propose several modifications electrochemical in increas...

In vivo incorporation of a series organometallic photoluminescent complexes in Phaeodactylum tricornutum diatom shells (frustules) is investigated as biotechnological route to luminescent biosilica nanostructures. [Ir(ppy)2bpy]+[PF6]−, [(2,2′-bipyridine)bis(2-phenylpyridinato)iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate], [Ru(bpy)3]2+ 2[PF6]−, [tris(2,2′-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) AlQ3 (tris-(8-hydroxyquinol...

One of the major advantages of stencil lithography is the possibility to use stencils many times. However, when stencils contain nanoapertures, the clogging of the membranes limits the useful life time of the stencils. The clogging is due to the accumulation of material deposited inside the apertures of the stencil. Here, we report a study on the effect of the clogging on the life time of stenc...

In the present work, we perform molecular dynamics simulations corroborated by experimental validations to elucidate the underlying deformation mechanisms of single-crystalline aluminum under direct imprint using a rigid silicon master. We investigate the influence of crystallographic orientation on the microscopic deformation behavior of the substrate materials and its correlation with the mac...

Using linear reflection spectroscopy and far-field two-photon luminescence (TPL) scanning optical microscopy, we characterize highly enhancing, large-area gold nanostructures formed on porous templates made by anodization of aluminum with either oxalic acid or phosphoric acid. These templates are formed by a newly developed, stepwise technique making use of protective top oxide layers facilitat...