Industry News
Sodium sulfur battery project links Queensland to the grid
A new sodium-sulfur battery system in Brisbane uses Queensland-made DC-DC converters to connect long-duration storage to Australia’s National Electricity Market. [ + ]
Optical isolators integrated on silicon photonics chips
A new laser-annealing process integrates optical isolators directly onto silicon photonics chips, supporting more compact optical circuits for high-bandwidth applications. [ + ]
Indoor photovoltaics enable battery-free wearables
University of Queensland researchers are developing lead-free indoor photovoltaic technology to power wearable health devices without batteries or charging. [ + ]
Nanoscale polar whirlpools emerge in atom-thin semiconductors
Tiny polar whirlpools found in atom-thin tungsten diselenide could enable new approaches to ultra-thin, low-energy electronics and advanced devices. [ + ]
Magnetoelectric material could enable lower-power memory
A new magnetoelectric material could enable lower-power computer memory by allowing magnetic information to be switched using electric fields. [ + ]
Electronex 2027 brings electronics industry to Melbourne
Electronex 2027 will connect electronics professionals, manufacturers and suppliers in Melbourne, with over 70% of exhibition space already booked for the May event. [ + ]
Photonic chip packaging facility opens in Brisbane
Brisbane has opened a facility dedicated to preparing advanced photonic microchips for use in market-ready technologies. [ + ]
Laser-patterned polymers enable novel surfaces for electronics
A low-power laser process transforms sulfur-based polymers into functional reflective and water-repellent surfaces for potential use in electronics and optical devices. [ + ]
Longer lifespan for rechargeable zinc-iodine batteries
A new battery design addresses key challenges in zinc-iodine batteries, potentially extending their lifespan for more sustainable energy storage. [ + ]
2D semiconductor can be programmed and erased with light
A new 2D semiconductor responds to different wavelengths of light, allowing its conductivity and optical properties to be gradually tuned, erased and reprogrammed. [ + ]
Novel silicon carbide transistors operate at 600°C
A new silicon carbide transistor design developed at Kyoto University enables reliable operation at 600°C, paving the way for extreme-temperature electronics. [ + ]
Global semiconductor market to reach $1.6 trillion in 2026
AI infrastructure and surging memory demand are driving a semiconductor boom, with global revenue forecast to reach $1.6 trillion in 2026. [ + ]
Could urea be used to create electric vehicle batteries?
Urea could offer a novel pathway to next-generation EV batteries, with researchers investigating its potential as a low-cost battery material. [ + ]
Gas-phase etching for faster MXene manufacturing
A gas-phase MXene process cuts etching from hours to seconds, offering faster, more controllable and scalable production for advanced electronics and coatings. [ + ]
Scandium insights could extend sodium-ion battery life
Researchers have investigated how scandium doping and coating can enhance the durability and performance of sodium-ion batteries. [ + ]
