Industry News
Unused Wi-Fi signals could be used to power electronics
A team of researchers has come up with a way of harvesting Wi-Fi signals to power small electronic devices. [ + ]
New, sustainable method for manufacturing microchips
Water-based manufacturing could replace use of toxic chemicals and open the door for hybrid electronic-biological devices. [ + ]
Researchers develop innovative battery recycling method
Researchers have developed a method to extract purified active materials from battery waste, to facilitate the recycling of valuable battery materials. [ + ]
Eco-friendly GaN semiconductor production boosts crystal quality
Gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors can now be grown without ammonia, a toxic chemical that needs to be detoxified before it can be released into the atmosphere. [ + ]
It's got praying mantis eyes
Researchers from the University of Virginia have sharpened machine vision by mimicking nature and taking advanced computing to the edge. [ + ]
3D printing of light-activated hydrogel actuators
Researchers have placed gold nanorods in hydrogels that can be 3D printed to build structures that expand and constrict, making them suitable for use as remotely controlled actuators. [ + ]
Passivation approach boosts stability of perovskite solar cells
Researchers have developed a strategy to enhance the stability and performance of perovskite solar cells through a mechanism described as 'self-healing'. [ + ]
Researchers create safe, long-lasting, high-temp battery
Researchers have developed a new generation of lithium metal batteries using microcrack-free polymer electrolytes, which extend the lifespan and enhance the safety of the batteries at high temperatures. [ + ]
The crucial role of contacts in connector functionality
Typically housed in connector housings, contacts are small but critical elements that are designed to ensure the efficiency and durability of connectors across industries. [ + ]
Silicon photonics for large-scale quantum information applications
Silicon-based frequency-entangled qubits enable secure quantum information distribution across a five-user quantum network without the need for trusted nodes. [ + ]
Researchers advance recycling for solid-state lithium batteries
Researchers from Penn State University have reconfigured the design of solid-state lithium batteries so that all of their components can be recycled efficiently. [ + ]
Single-crystal cathodes make lithium batteries more durable
Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology have unveiled a microstructure design guide to enhance the durability of lithium secondary batteries. [ + ]
Implantable LED device uses light to treat certain cancers
Researchers have created a wireless, implantable LED device for the treatment of "deep-seated cancers". [ + ]
Lithium-ion batteries a growing source of pollution
The use of certain substances in the batteries is polluting air and water, according to a peer-reviewed study. [ + ]
Flexible bioelectrodes: the future of healthcare wearables?
Researchers have developed a novel bioelectrode material that could lead to comfortable and long-lasting wearables for a range of applications. [ + ]