Industry News
Transparent thin-film solar cell developed with flexible substrate
Researchers have developed a transparent thin-film solar cell on a flexible substrate that displays various reflective colours without reducing solar cell efficiency. [ + ]
Saline-powered ultrathin battery developed for smart contact lenses
Scientists have developed a flexible battery as thin as a human cornea, which stores electricity when it is immersed in saline and could power smart contact lenses. [ + ]
Zinc-air batteries: a cheaper, safer alternative to Li-ion
A study by Edith Cowan University has found that zinc-air batteries are a promising alternative to Li-ion batteries, due to their high theoretical energy density and environmental friendliness. [ + ]
2D ferroelectric transistor to enhance memory storage tech
Researchers have made a lateral ferroelectric memory transistor using a 2D material, α-In2Se3, which is known for its high carrier mobility. [ + ]
New tech boosts development of carbon-capturing batteries
Batteries that can capture harmful emissions could be right around the corner, thanks to a system that advances the development of catalysts for lithium-CO2 (Li-CO2) batteries. [ + ]
Breakthrough for silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell efficiency
New research has shown how interfaces between perovskite layers and silicon cells in tandem solar cells can be modified to improve performance and efficiency. [ + ]
'Enchilada Trap' paves the way for better quantum computers
Researchers from Sandia Labs have produced 'Enchilada Traps', capable of supporting 200 trapped ion qubits, for bigger and better quantum computers. [ + ]
Swinburne supercomputer heralds next generation of discoveries
Swinburne University of Technology has launched a $5.2 million supercomputer that has a processing capacity millions of times beyond that of regular computers. [ + ]
Switching 'spin' on and off in quantum materials
Researchers have developed a way to control the interaction of light and quantum 'spin' in organic semiconductors, even at room temperature. [ + ]
Chloride ions from seawater could power green batteries
A study has explored the viability of using seawater green batteries to store renewable energy, with the development of a new chloride-ion based redox chemistry. [ + ]
Manipulating electromagnetic waves to cause head-on collisions
Research has demonstrated that it is possible to make photons that cross paths interact, in a discovery that could pave the way for significant technological advancements. [ + ]
New transistor operates 8.5 times faster for AI applications
Researchers have reportedly developed the world's fastest electric-double-layer transistor using a highly ion conductive ceramic thin film and a diamond thin film. [ + ]
New charging tech to turn e-cars into batteries on wheels
To ensure that two-way charging can be used on a broad scale, a team of researchers have launched a project that aims to develop semiconductor, device and system technologies for 800 V batteries. [ + ]
Enhancing nanosensor manufacture with a drop of ethanol
Engineers from Macquarie University have developed a technique that uses ethanol to make the production of nanosensors more sustainable and efficient. [ + ]
Researchers use SPAD detector for 3D quantum ghost imaging
Researchers have developed an approach that allows 3D measurements to be carried out with a computational imaging technique known as quantum ghost imaging. [ + ]