Industry News
Laser printing on fallen tree leaves produces sensors for medical and laboratory use
Researchers have used pyrolysis to convert leaf cellulose into graphite, which is printed in the right shape for the surface to serve as a sensor. [ + ]
A second life for batteries
Discarded lithium-ion cells from electric cars could be re-used as stationary power storage units. Researchers at TU Graz have established the first indicators for a reliable assessment of their condition. [ + ]
Unravelling the mystery of slow electrons
Slow electrons are used in microelectronics and in cancer therapy; researchers from TU Wien have now found a way to observe how these electrons behave in solids. [ + ]
Ultra-pure silicon chip brings quantum computing a step closer
Scientists have created an ultra-pure form of silicon that allows for the construction of high-performance qubit devices, the building blocks of quantum computing. [ + ]
Wearable health sensor charges without wires or batteries
Researchers from the University of Missouri have developed a material that is soft, self-charging and battery free, marking a step forward in the future of self-health monitoring. [ + ]
Low-energy process developed for high-performance solar cells
Researchers from UC Santa Barbara have developed a process to make high-quality perovskite films at room temperature. [ + ]
Enhancing the cyclability of lithium-ion battery cathodes
Researchers have found that the charge-recharge cycling of lithium-iron-oxide, a high-capacity cathode for lithium-ion batteries, can be improved by doping with readily available mineral elements. [ + ]
Experiment could enable millions of qubits on a single chip
Researchers have achieved a controllable interaction between two hole spin qubits in a conventional silicon transistor, opening up the possibility of integrating millions of these qubits on a single chip. [ + ]
Purdue-created tech makes 3D microscopes easier to use
Researchers from Purdue University have developed a 3D microscope that can automatically focus in on an object, determine the optimal capture process and create a high-quality 3D image. [ + ]
When does a conductor not conduct?
Researchers have found unusual insulating behaviour in a new atomically thin material — and the ability to switch it on and off. [ + ]
Cracking the code on spin currents
A team of researchers has discovered a method to predict how spin current changes with temperature. [ + ]
The potential of flexible thin-film electronics for chip design
New research has demonstrated the feasibility of the 'foundry' model for flexible electronics. [ + ]
Robotic lab enhances battery manufacturing
Mixing unconventional ingredients in just the right order can make complex materials with fewer impurities. The robotic lab that tested the idea could be widely adopted. [ + ]
Hybrid sodium-ion battery can be charged in a few minutes
Researchers have unveiled a hybrid sodium-ion battery that charges in just a few seconds — and could be used in electric vehicles in the future. [ + ]
Machine learning used to create fabric-based touch sensor
Integrated into clothing, the device can control mobile apps, enter passwords and play video games. [ + ]
