Industry News
Photonics-based wireless link boosts data transmission
Researchers from Osaka University have demonstrated a 300 GHz-band wireless link that was able to transmit data over a single channel at a rate of 240 gigabits per second. [ + ]
New stack design enhances vanadium flow batteries
Researchers in China have developed a 70 kW-level vanadium flow battery stack, which could revolutionise the field of large-scale energy storage. [ + ]
New sweat-resistant wearable robot sensor
Researchers have developed an electromyography (EMG) sensor technology that is unaffected by the wearer's sweat. [ + ]
Could electric fields help develop efficient semiconductors?
Researchers have induced polarisation and polarity in metallic substances, potentially mitigating the power losses attributed to semiconductors. [ + ]
Researchers enhance stability of perovskite solar cells
Researchers have developed a chemically protective cathode interlayer that has showcased the potential to stabilise photovoltaic devices. [ + ]
Bridging the 'green gap' in LED technology
Researchers have used a green-emitting cubic III-nitride active layer to bridge the 'green gap' in LED technology. [ + ]
Optical device designed to facilitate edge computing
Researchers have developed an optical device that is designed to support physical reservoir computing and allow real-time signal processing across a range of timescales. [ + ]
Mouser opens customer service centre in Melbourne
Mouser Electronics has opened a customer service centre in Melbourne to support its customers across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Eggshells can act as electrodes to power batteries
A researcher from Flinders University has found that chicken eggshells can be used as electrodes to power batteries. [ + ]
Researchers put a new spin on machine learning
Researchers have developed a probabilistic spintronic computer that fuses stochastic magnetic tunnel junctions with FPGAs, potentially enhancing ML algorithms. [ + ]
New tech to revive old solar panels
Researchers have developed a device that is capable of rejuvenating ageing solar panels and increasing their operational lifespan. [ + ]
A step towards more sustainable superconductors
Researchers have taken a step forward in superconductivity research by discovering a cause for the "strange" behaviour of cuprates. [ + ]
Global semiconductor market to grow 17% in 2024
Following an 11% decline in revenue in 2023, Gartner analysts are predicting an uptick for semiconductors in 2024. [ + ]
New conductive cotton fibre blend for smart textiles
Researchers have developed a fibre offering the flexibility of cotton and the electric conductivity of a polymer, which could have applications in the smart textiles sector. [ + ]
Study: Disposable vapes can be recharged hundreds of times
A new study has found that e-cigarette batteries that are being thrown away after a single use can be recharged hundreds of times. [ + ]