We demonstrate self-patterned insulating nanoparticle layers to define local electrical interconnects in thin-film electronic devices. We show this with thin-film silicon tandem solar cells, where we introduce between the two component cells a solution-processed SiO2 nanoparticle layer with local openings to allow for charge transport. Because of its low refractive index, high transparency, and...

Resistive memories (RMs) have simple Metal/Insulator/Metal structures and are considered as outstanding candidates for future non-volatile memory applications [1]. The write and erase of RMs are based on the formation and rupture of conductive filament (CF) in the insulating medium, induced by applying a programming voltage on the device. The formation and rupture of CF switch the device betwee...

We use a two-orbital double-exchange model including superexchange interactions, Jahn-Teller lattice distortions, and long-range Coulomb interactions to investigate the origin of magnetically disordered interfaces between ferromagnetic metallic (FM) and antiferromagnetic insulating (AFI) manganites in FM/AFI superlattices. The induced magnetic moment in the AFI layer varies nonmonotonically wit...

The structure of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)–poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT Æ PSS) consists of an insulating PSS layer surrounding doped PEDOT grains. In this study, X-ray and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS and UPS) are used to investigate the composition and electronic structure of as-loaded and lightly sputtered PEDOT Æ PSS films. The sputtered film shows a significant increa...

A new approach in spintronics is based on spin-polarized charge transport phenomena governed by antiferromagnetic (AFM) materials. Recent studies have demonstrated the feasibility of this approach for AFM metals and semiconductors. We report tunneling anisotropic magnetoresistance (TAMR) due to the rotation of antiferromagnetic moments of an insulating CoO layer, incorporated into a tunnel junc...

This paper deals with the Quincke rotation of small insulating particles. This dc electrorotation of insulating objects immersed in a slightly conducting liquid is usually explained by looking at the action of the free charges present in the liquid. Under the effect of the dc electric field, the charges accumulate at the surface of the insulating particle which, in turn, acquires a dipole momen...

The fabrication of two layer structures of electrically isolated wire — crossed wire structures and a surface coil inductor — is described. The fabrication process utilizes the tools of soft lithography and incorporates two levels of self-assembly. The use of microcontact printing and patterned self-assembly of liquid polymers removes the need for registration of the insulating layer with the u...

We study the maximum temperature rise induced by a rotating or dithering Gaussian laser beam on a two-layer body. First, we derive semi-analytical solutions by solving the transient threedimensional heat equation in a semi-infinite domain with insulating surface. Second, we provide numerical solutions for a two-layer structure in a finite domain. Our results show that the maximum temperature ri...

A simple and well known model for thermal radiation spectra from a magnetized neutron star is further studied. The assumes that the internally isothermal possesses dipole magnetic field (B≲1014 G) in outer heat-insulating layer. heat transport through this layer makes surface temperature distribution anisotropic; any local element assumed to emit blackbody (BB) with effective temperature. It sh...