Industry News
Controlling electricity at the tiniest scale
Electrons can move through silicon like waves, enabling smaller, smarter devices. [ + ]
Novel method for longer-lasting quantum batteries
Researchers have developed a quantum battery device that lasts 1000 times longer than previous prototypes, marking a step forward in the field of quantum energy storage. [ + ]
Safer, eco-friendly plastic developed for wearable tech
Researchers have created a new type of flexible electronic polymer that could replace environmentally harmful materials in wearable devices, sensors and more. [ + ]
Embedding invisible digital information in printed documents
Researchers have developed a system for embedding invisible digital information in printed documents using infrared ink and a special camera. [ + ]
Next-gen adhesive technology for micro-LED displays
Researchers have developed a novel dry adhesive technology that allows microscale LED components to be easily attached and detached. [ + ]
Boosting near-infrared harvesting in tandem solar cells
Researchers have demonstrated a novel perovskite tandem solar cell with a near-infrared harvesting molecule, potentially paving the way for more efficient solar power generation. [ + ]
Engineering ultra-thin magnets for next-gen electronics
Researchers have developed ultra-thin magnets that could facilitate the development of faster, more energy-efficient electronics and communication systems. [ + ]
Dry electrode doubles zinc–iodine battery performance
Researchers have developed a dry electrode for aqueous batteries which delivers cathodes with double the performance of lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Evaporative cooling tech could cut data centre energy use
Researchers have developed a new evaporative cooling technology that could improve the energy efficiency of data centres and high-powered electronics. [ + ]
Semiconductor advance paves the way for faster electronics
Researchers have developed a streamlined method for growing tin sulfide (SnS), a semiconductor material with potential applications in next-gen electronics. [ + ]
Gallium-doped transistors boost computing power
Researchers have deposited gallium-doped indium oxide one atomic layer at a time to build a tiny transistor with increased electron mobility. [ + ]
Dissolvable battery powered by probiotics
Researchers have developed a dissolvable battery powered by probiotics, thereby addressing the need for transient electronics that minimise environmental impact. [ + ]
Enhancing efficiency of tin-based perovskite solar cells
Researchers have enhanced the efficiency of tin-based perovskite solar cells by elucidating the mechanism that allows for higher open-circuit voltage. [ + ]
New model to boost performance of OLEDs
Researchers have developed a new analytical model detailing the kinetics of the exciton dynamics in TADF materials, the primary component in OLEDs. [ + ]
Tackling global e-waste crisis with healable electronics
A new type of circuit board material could help keep e-waste out of landfills, according to a new study by researchers from Virginia Tech. [ + ]