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Preventing catastrophes with next-gen sensors
UBCO researchers are investigating ways to ensure wear-resistant coatings, designed to protect turbines, propellers, bridges and other structures, are not deteriorating over time. [ + ]
Enhancing force detection with electronic 'stickers'
Engineers have developed electronic 'stickers' that measure the force exerted by one object upon another. The stickers are wireless and can be run without batteries. [ + ]
Advanced 'light switch' to control data transmission
The novel class of optical modulators can make data transfer over optical fibre communication faster and more efficient. [ + ]
New battery holds promise for green energy
Chemists from the University of Cincinnati have developed a novel battery designed for storing energy from wind or solar farms. [ + ]
Consortium to make batteries for electric vehicles more sustainable
Lithium-ion batteries could get a significant boost in energy density from disordered rock salt (DRX), a versatile battery material that can be made with almost any transition metal instead of nickel and cobalt. [ + ]
The fundamentals of Australian RCM compliance
The following information aims to help readers understand the Australian compliance requirements specific to EMC and electrical safety. [ + ]
Are our electronics watertight?
Fraunhofer IZM has developed a test kit to gain insights into how changes to the layout or materials inside electronic systems may affect the performance of electronic casings or components. [ + ]
There's no such thing as a simple component
Behind every 'seemingly simple' component — even the basic resistor — there's a lot to consider. [ + ]
True shape of lithium revealed
Fundamental discovery and new technique could lead to better, safer rechargeable batteries. [ + ]
Cooling methods for electronic equipment
Excessive heat in equipment reduces its service life and adversely impacts its performance. Proper selection of cooling elements can help avoid these negative effects. [ + ]
Boosting perovskite LEDs
By tinkering with the material makeup of perovskite LEDs, Stanford researchers achieved leaps in brightness and efficiency — but saw their lights give out after a few minutes of use. [ + ]
Reading data stored in antiferromagnets for better RAM
Scientists have discovered that antiferromagnets could be a more energy-efficient alternative to traditional silicon-based memory chips for computers. [ + ]
Aluminium foil boosts development of Li-ion batteries
Researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology have used aluminium foil to create batteries with higher energy density and greater stability. [ + ]
Making batteries work without external pressure
A team of researchers has engineered a new material that could be used to create lithium batteries that work with zero external pressure. [ + ]
New robot boosts solar energy research
Researchers have developed a robot that can conduct experiments more efficiently and sustainably to develop a range of semiconductor materials. [ + ]