Industry News
The crucial role of contacts in connector functionality
Typically housed in connector housings, contacts are small but critical elements that are designed to ensure the efficiency and durability of connectors across industries. [ + ]
Silicon photonics for large-scale quantum information applications
Silicon-based frequency-entangled qubits enable secure quantum information distribution across a five-user quantum network without the need for trusted nodes. [ + ]
Researchers advance recycling for solid-state lithium batteries
Researchers from Penn State University have reconfigured the design of solid-state lithium batteries so that all of their components can be recycled efficiently. [ + ]
Single-crystal cathodes make lithium batteries more durable
Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology have unveiled a microstructure design guide to enhance the durability of lithium secondary batteries. [ + ]
Implantable LED device uses light to treat certain cancers
Researchers have created a wireless, implantable LED device for the treatment of "deep-seated cancers". [ + ]
Lithium-ion batteries a growing source of pollution
The use of certain substances in the batteries is polluting air and water, according to a peer-reviewed study. [ + ]
Flexible bioelectrodes: the future of healthcare wearables?
Researchers have developed a novel bioelectrode material that could lead to comfortable and long-lasting wearables for a range of applications. [ + ]
Efficient and stable solar cells can now be mass produced
Scientists have developed efficient, printable and stable perovskite solar cells that can be mass produced with a daily output of up to 1000 solar panels. [ + ]
Self-assembling sensors could improve wearable devices
Researchers from Penn State University have developed a 3D-printed material that self-assembles and is also soft and stretchable. [ + ]
Moving beyond the 80-year-old solar cell equation
Physicists have developed a new analytical model that improves the understanding and efficiency of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) devices. [ + ]
No assembly required
Researchers have built a machine that combines elements of traditional 3D printing with laser technology to develop multi-material, multi-functional products. [ + ]
Strategy developed for 'self-healing' solar cells
Researchers have developed a novel strategy to enhance the stability and performance of perovskite solar cells. [ + ]
Wirelessly powered relay brings 5G tech to smart factories
Researchers have developed a wirelessly powered 5G relay that could help accelerate the development of smart factories. [ + ]
A TED Talk in thermo detection
Pitt and CMU researchers have proposed a new device that can actively cool down circuits and improve computer performance. [ + ]
Photonic chip processes images in nanoseconds
Researchers have unveiled an intelligent photonic-sensing computing chip that can process, transmit and reconstruct images of a scene in nanoseconds. [ + ]
