Industry News
Lithium extraction breakthrough: a step towards a greener future
Researchers have developed a cheaper and more efficient method of lithium extraction than conventional water-based methods. [ + ]
Full-colour fibre LEDs based on perovskite quantum wires
Researchers have paved the way for advanced wearable display technologies by developing full-colour fibre LEDs based on perovskite quantum wires. [ + ]
'Printable' perovskite solar cells achieve 26% PCE
Researchers have developed printable perovskite solar cells that offer higher efficiency and stability and a minimal carbon footprint. [ + ]
Eco-friendly tungsten recovered from semiconductor waste
Researchers have developed an economically viable bioleaching process to extract rare metals from semiconductor waste. [ + ]
Stacking molecules like plates boosts solar cell efficiency
Researchers have manipulated how light-absorbing molecules fit together to improve the performance of optoelectronic devices, such as solar cells. [ + ]
Scientists discover new way to boost solar cell efficiency
Researchers have developed a new molecular treatment that enhances the efficiency and durability of perovskite solar cells. [ + ]
Unused Wi-Fi signals could be used to power electronics
A team of researchers has come up with a way of harvesting Wi-Fi signals to power small electronic devices. [ + ]
Novel semiconductor tech paves the way for next-gen AI
Researchers have demonstrated that analog hardware using ECRAM devices can maximise the computational performance of artificial intelligence. [ + ]
New, sustainable method for manufacturing microchips
Water-based manufacturing could replace use of toxic chemicals and open the door for hybrid electronic-biological devices. [ + ]
Researchers develop innovative battery recycling method
Researchers have developed a method to extract purified active materials from battery waste, to facilitate the recycling of valuable battery materials. [ + ]
Eco-friendly GaN semiconductor production boosts crystal quality
Gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors can now be grown without ammonia, a toxic chemical that needs to be detoxified before it can be released into the atmosphere. [ + ]
It's got praying mantis eyes
Researchers from the University of Virginia have sharpened machine vision by mimicking nature and taking advanced computing to the edge. [ + ]
3D printing of light-activated hydrogel actuators
Researchers have placed gold nanorods in hydrogels that can be 3D printed to build structures that expand and constrict, making them suitable for use as remotely controlled actuators. [ + ]
Passivation approach boosts stability of perovskite solar cells
Researchers have developed a strategy to enhance the stability and performance of perovskite solar cells through a mechanism described as 'self-healing'. [ + ]
Researchers create safe, long-lasting, high-temp battery
Researchers have developed a new generation of lithium metal batteries using microcrack-free polymer electrolytes, which extend the lifespan and enhance the safety of the batteries at high temperatures. [ + ]


