The germanium-tin (GeSn) alloys comprise a non-equilibrium solid solution of two group IV elements. Their compatibility with integrated circuit processing makes them very useful for monolithic integration on silicon wafers. ...

Surface and interfacial chemistry is a major, well-researched topic in science. From microelectronics to biosensors to catalysis, surface chemistry research is applicable to many different areas. This dissertation focuses ...

Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 solar cells have achieved the highest efficiency among non-toxic earth-abundant thin film solar materials, however low voltage in solar cell devices caused by band tailing and high levels of poorly understood ...

As the interconnect bottleneck in electronic circuits is becoming a more serious problem, optical (or photonic) interconnects are becoming a promising solution. Optical interconnects in combination with optical routing ...

Three-dimensional V2O5 hollow structures have been prepared through a simple synthesis strategy combining solvothermal treatment and a subsequent thermal annealing. The V2O5 materials are composed of microspheres 2–3 m ...

Many countries, including the US have been facing a severe shortage of registered nurses (RNs) for a long time. Labor supply models for RNs have been estimated by marital status (for women) and gender for the 2004 and 2008 ...

Pen-rearing young frequently fails as a reintroduction technique in game birds due to low post-release survival rates in the wild. This may be caused by a combination of poor genetics from domestication, unhealthy birds, ...

Despite previous research and proposed intervention strategies, upper extremity injuries and surgeries in youth overhead athletes continues to rise. A lack of knowledge about factors such as age, sport specialization, ...