Osaka, Japan – The nostalgic “glow-in-the-dark” stars that twinkle on the ceilings of childhood bedrooms operate on a phenomenon called phosphorescence. Here, a material absorbs energy and later ...

Did you know that things that glow in the dark are called 'phosphorescent materials'? These absorb light energy and release ...

A photosensitizer (PS) is a chemical species that initiates a reaction upon absorption of light. Although the chemical compositions and practical applications of PS' differ widely, they all follow the ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) In the quest for sustainable and multifunctional materials, wood has emerged as a prime candidate due to its unique combination of strength, durability, and renewability. However, ...