Industry News
Flexible silver mesh blocks electromagnetic interference
Researchers have demonstrated that transparent flexible silver mesh could enable remote sensing and improve the operation of shielded devices. [ + ]
Researchers measure spin transport across molecular films
Researchers have successfully measured spin transport in a thin film of specific molecules at room temperature — a discovery that could promote spintronic devices. [ + ]
Using soundwaves to extend battery life
Engineers from RMIT University are experimenting with an innovation that uses high-frequency soundwaves and the nanomaterial MXene to extend the lifespan of mobile phone batteries. [ + ]
VR glove brings physical touch to the metaverse
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed the HaptGlove, a virtual reality glove that reportedly makes the sense of touch more realistic in the virtual world. [ + ]
New polysulfate compounds could find use in electronics components
A study from Scripps Research has found that flexible compounds made with click chemistry can be used in energy-storing capacitors at high temperatures and electric fields. [ + ]
Enhanced cooling method developed for the quantum world
Physicists have demonstrated a new method that could make the quantum properties of macroscopic objects more accessible than before. [ + ]
Global semiconductor revenue reached $600 billion in 2022
Gartner, Inc. has revealed that worldwide semiconductor revenue grew by 1.1% in 2022 to total $601.7 billion. [ + ]
Physicists use entanglement to improve quantum measurements
Australian physicists have outlined a way to achieve more accurate measurements of microscopic objects using quantum computers. [ + ]
Thin film device developed to block electromagnetic interference
Researchers have developed a device, fabricated by spray coating, that can block electromagnetic radiation with the flip of a switch. [ + ]
Engineers discover new way to control spins in a quantum dot
Researchers have discovered a new spin control method that could pave the way to making large-scale silicon quantum computers a reality. [ + ]
New method developed to evaluate thermoelectric materials
A team of researchers has partnered with HJ Goldsmid, from the University of New South Wales, to create a method to evaluate the efficiency of thermoelectric materials. [ + ]
Helping lithium–sulfur batteries reach their full potential
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have created a redox-active interlayer within lithium–sulfur batteries that enhances their energy storage capacity. [ + ]
New mechanism developed for high-efficiency organic solar cells
Scientists from City University of Hong Kong have discovered a novel photophysical mechanism that has enhanced the efficiency of organic photovoltaics. [ + ]
Ammonium: the secret ingredient for stable perovskite solar cells?
Scientists from Exciton Science have created perovskite solar cells with 21% efficiency, reportedly the best results ever recorded for a device made from a non-halide lead source. [ + ]
All-optical chip-based nanolaser pumping for faster processing
Researchers in Korea have developed a fully optical approach to forward nanolaser arrays that are high in density, to help process more data faster. [ + ]