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Engineers solve a mystery on the path to smaller, lighter batteries
Branchlike metallic filaments can sap the power of solid-state lithium batteries. A new study explains how they form and how to divert them. [ + ]
Metal-free batteries raise hope for more sustainable and economical grids
Ammonium-ion electrolytes could help create ecofriendly and sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, particularly for grid storage. [ + ]
Novel technique to shield 2D materials from vibrations
Researchers from Monash University have demonstrated a new way to protect atomically thin electronics, by adding vibrations to reduce vibrations. [ + ]
High energy X-rays pave the way for better EV batteries
Scientists have used high energy X-rays to study the solid-electrolyte interphase, a chemical layer in batteries that is key to stabilising lithium metal anodes. [ + ]
Turning waste paper into Li-ion battery parts
Researchers from NTU Singapore have used carbonisation to convert waste paper into a crucial component of lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Wearable device takes the sense of touch to the metaverse
Researchers have developed a novel wearable tactile rendering system that mimics touch sensations with high spatial resolution and a rapid response rate. [ + ]
Algorithm developed for charging wireless sensor networks
Researchers have proposed a new energy-efficient adaptive directional charging algorithm that considers the density of sensor nodes to adaptively choose single charging or multicharging sensor modules in wireless rechargeable sensor networks. [ + ]
Erbium atoms in silicon for future quantum networks
Researchers have embedded erbium atoms in crystalline silicon, creating ideal conditions for storing and passing on quantum information. [ + ]
Simultaneously locating multiple defects on microchips
Researchers have developed a method that can simultaneously locate individual electrical flaws in multiple microcircuits on the same chip. [ + ]
Miniature cold-atom inertial sensors help navigation without GPS
Physicists have built a cold-atom interferometer, a core component of quantum sensors, that is small and rugged, to safely guide vehicles when GPS systems are jammed. [ + ]
NTT claims optical transmission record
Telecommunications company NTT has reportedly achieved the world’s fastest optical transmission experiment of digital coherent optical signals over 2 Tbits/s per wavelength. [ + ]
Stretchable packaging developed to protect batteries from gas, moisture
Researchers from Japan have developed a stretchable packaging film that protects batteries from atmospheric moisture and gases, to enhance battery life. [ + ]
Do I specify IDC ribbon cables or discrete cables?
Both ribbon cabling and individual discrete wires are common and provide reliable connectivity, so how do you choose between them? [ + ]
Enhancing communication efficiency for drones and IoT
Researchers have used light data transmission and numerical modelling to enhance communication between IoT devices and calculate the probability of a 5G/6G disconnection with a drone, respectively. [ + ]
Spinning around: unlocking the potential of kagome metallic crystal
A global team of researchers has found that a novel metallic crystal displays unusual electronic behaviour on its surface, due to its unique atomic structure. [ + ]
