Industry News
Materials display unique combo of stiffness, thermal insulation
Researchers have engineered materials that are stiff and capable of insulating against heat. This could support the development of thermal insulation coatings for electronic devices. [ + ]
AI, collaborative robotics automate wearable tech design
Researchers have developed a machine learning model that eliminates hassles in materials design to yield green technologies used in wearable heaters. [ + ]
Flexible, stretchable device allows full-colour tuning
Researchers have developed a flexible and stretchable device that is capable of omnidirectional colour wavelength control. [ + ]
Observing electron transfer in solids
Researchers have developed a new nanotube crystal that enables the direct observation of electron transfer in solids. [ + ]
Developing novel perovskite-type ferroelectric materials
Researchers have engineered a novel displacement-type ferroelectric material featuring notable dielectric properties. [ + ]
Streamlined microcomb design provides control with the flip of a switch
Lasers developed at the University of Rochester offer a new path for on-chip frequency comb generators. [ + ]
Batteries: modelling tomorrow's materials today
Researchers have used microstructure simulations to reveal the influence of elastic deformation on the charging behaviour of layered oxides used as cathodes in sodium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Solid-state sodium-air batteries: a promising green energy source?
Researchers have developed a high-efficiency, all-solid-state sodium-air battery that can reversibly utilise sodium and air without requiring special equipment. [ + ]
Expanding on the principles of fluid dynamics
Researchers have used mathematical modelling and experimentation to expand on a fundamental principle in the fluid dynamics of volatile liquids. [ + ]
A new class of silicon systems for AI connected devices
Researchers from Singapore have demonstrated a new class of silicon systems that could enhance the energy efficiency of AI connected devices. [ + ]
Laser tech used to develop deformable energy storage device
Researchers have developed a deformable micro-supercapacitor based on a liquid metal current collector by using laser ablation technology. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
