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Key factors to consider with fire protection for an EV battery
This article explores some factors for EV battery designers to consider when deciding on potential fire protection materials. [ + ]
Wearable biosensors enable real-time health monitoring
Researchers have developed wearable sensors that can track health biomarkers non-invasively using inkjet-printed nanoparticles. [ + ]
Improving the way flash memory is made
Researchers are developing the ideal manufacturing process for a type of digital memory known as 3D NAND flash memory, which stacks data vertically to increase storage density. [ + ]
Optical fibre sensor detects arsenic in drinking water
An innovative new optical sensor has been designed to provide real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water. [ + ]
Proximity effect shows potential for more efficient electronics
Researchers have shown that a non-ferroelectric material can acquire ferroelectric properties through interfacing with a ferroelectric material, a phenomenon known as proximity-induced ferroelectricity. [ + ]
Researchers claim record PV efficiency for kesterite solar cell
UNSW researchers have reportedly set a new record for a kesterite solar cell, which could be a long-term, sustainable add-on for silicon-based panels. [ + ]
Optical memory unit boosts processing speed
Researchers have developed a fast, versatile volatile photonic memory that could enhance AI, sensing and other computationally intense applications. [ + ]
Researchers leverage AI for wireless chip design
Researchers from Princeton University have used deep learning to create faster, high-performance wireless chip designs. [ + ]
Researchers create quantum 'Schrödinger's cat' in silicon chip
Researchers have brought a famous quantum thought experiment, ‘Schrödinger’s cat,’ to life inside a silicon chip, offering new insights into quantum error correction. [ + ]
Sodium-ion study says tech needs breakthroughs to compete
A new study from Stanford has found that sodium-ion batteries will need more breakthroughs in order to compete with lithium-ion (Li-ion). [ + ]
Quantum teleportation performed over busy internet cables
Northwestern engineers have demonstrated quantum teleportation over a fibre-optic cable carrying internet traffic, introducing the new possibility of combining quantum communication with existing internet cables. [ + ]
3D-printed, shape-shifting antenna inspired by sci-fi
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, have created an antenna that can change its shape based on its temperature. [ + ]
Proton batteries — the future of energy storage?
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a rechargeable proton battery that could solve some of the challenges associated with traditional grid-scale energy storage. [ + ]
Researchers knit 'blanket' of radio-frequency antennas
Researchers have used traditional flat-knitting techniques to fabricate flexible and lightweight large-aperture antennas. [ + ]
Stability of perovskite solar cells tripled with protective coating
Scientists have developed a protective coating that significantly extends the lifespan of perovskite solar cells. [ + ]