Industry News
Scientists demonstrate solid-state thermal transistor
Scientists have developed a stable solid-state electrochemical thermal transistor to manage the heat produced by electronic devices during usage. [ + ]
Harvesting solar energy using self-assembled nanoparticles
Researchers have developed an efficient and flexible solar energy harvesting design based on self-assembled nanoparticles. [ + ]
Bionic finger renders 3D images of electronic devices
A team of researchers has created a bionic finger that can create 3D maps of the interiors of any object by poking it repeatedly. [ + ]
Big iron flow battery powering energy storage solutions in Qld
Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology have commissioned what is reportedly the biggest large-scale iron flow battery outside of the United States. [ + ]
Topological waveguide reduces energy consumption in electronics
Researchers have developed an acoustic waveguide based on topology that could lead to reduced energy consumption in electronic devices. [ + ]
Assembling Lego-like stretchable electronic devices
Scientists have developed a universal connector with Lego-like building qualities, to facilitate the simple and quick assembly of stretchable devices. [ + ]
Research: Halide perovskite solar cells are unstable
Researchers have found that highly efficient halide perovskite solar cells are far less stable than previously thought due to thermal instability in the cell's interface layers. [ + ]
New cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries
Scientists have discovered the optimal composition for a magnesium secondary battery cathode for better cyclability and high battery capacity. [ + ]
Micro-LEDs stacked vertically to sharpen displays
Researchers have developed a way to make displays, such as those for virtual reality, sharper by stacking red, green and blue LEDs to create vertical, multicoloured pixels. [ + ]
Aussie researchers develop electrically driven single-atom 'flip-flop' qubit
Researchers have demonstrated a new type of quantum bit in silicon, called a 'flip-flop' qubit, that combines the quantum properties of single atoms with controllability using electric signals. [ + ]
Analogue quantum simulator could solve physics mysteries
A team of physicists has created a type of analogue computer with quantum components to try to solve complex problems in physics. [ + ]
Australian solar researchers win QEPrize for Engineering
Four Australian researchers have won the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for developing highly efficient solar cells that are central to reducing emissions. [ + ]
Electronic skin creates vivid touch experience for VR
Researchers have introduced WeTac, a thin, wearable electronic 'skin' that provides tactile feedback to users in VR and AR environments. [ + ]
Researchers develop bilayer electrodes for Li-ion batteries
Researchers have created a Li-ion battery using bilayer electrodes that is expected to improve the performance and lifespan of electric vehicles and electronic devices. [ + ]
MXene supercapacitor patch proves suitable for wearable tech
Researchers have created MXene-enhanced fabric supercapacitor patches that output 6 V, enough to power real-world Arduino-based wearables. [ + ]

