Industry News
Unlocking the potential of graphene for future electronics
Researchers have observed the Floquet effect in graphene, thereby increasing its flexibility and opening the door for advancements in wearable electronics. [ + ]
Organic polymer paves the way for aqueous batteries
Researchers have developed a new organic redox polymer for recyclable, water-based batteries with improved material compatibility and safety. [ + ]
Precise magnetic measurement for efficient power electronics
Researchers have developed a sensitive magnetic Barkhausen noise measurement system to understand the energy loss mechanisms in soft magnetic materials. [ + ]
New strategy boosts perovskite solar cell efficiency
Researchers have developed a growth strategy for perovskite solar cells that enhances their efficiency and stability by optimising chemically inert interface layers. [ + ]
Computer hardware advance solves optimisation challenges
A new hardware advance could redefine how industries solve large-scale optimisation challenges, with implications for telecommunications and artificial intelligence. [ + ]
Recycling lithium batteries for a sustainable future
As the amount of lithium-ion battery waste increases, new research has highlighted that the recycling of these batteries could deliver electric results. [ + ]
Digital to analog in one smooth step
Researchers have created an electro-optic digital-to-analog converter that bridges electronic and photonic signals for efficient photonic computing. [ + ]
AI model developed to extend life of EV batteries
Researchers have developed an AI model that improves predictions of EV battery aging, offering potential gains in safety and lifetime performance. [ + ]
‘Microwave brain’ chip for ultrafast, wireless computing
Researchers have developed a low-power microchip called ‘microwave brain’ — a processor that can compute on both ultrafast data signals and wireless communication signals using the physics of microwaves. [ + ]
Ultra-compact laser developed for next-gen tech
Researchers have developed an ultra-compact laser that emits light in the terahertz region and incorporates a design that reduces light leakage. [ + ]
Monash University unveils AI research supercomputer
Monash University has revealed the development of an advanced AI supercomputer, as part of a partnership with Dell Technologies, NVIDIA and CDC Data Centres. [ + ]
Self-powered patch for painless biomarker monitoring
Researchers have developed a self-powered microneedle patch that can collect health biomarker samples without blood, batteries or external devices. [ + ]
Hybrid photonic-terahertz chip enhances communications
Researchers at EPFL have engineered a chip that can convert between electromagnetic pulses in the terahertz and optical ranges on the same device. [ + ]
Harnessing black metal to boost solar power generation
An engineering breakthrough involving lasers, black metal and aluminium could boost solar power to 15 times what's currently possible. [ + ]
Supermodes: when lasers team up
Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) are commonly used in computer mice and face-scanning smartphones. Now, researchers have developed a new design to optimise VCSELs. [ + ]