Industry News
New strategy boosts perovskite solar cell efficiency
Researchers have developed a growth strategy for perovskite solar cells that enhances their efficiency and stability by optimising chemically inert interface layers. [ + ]
Computer hardware advance solves optimisation challenges
A new hardware advance could redefine how industries solve large-scale optimisation challenges, with implications for telecommunications and artificial intelligence. [ + ]
Recycling lithium batteries for a sustainable future
As the amount of lithium-ion battery waste increases, new research has highlighted that the recycling of these batteries could deliver electric results. [ + ]
Digital to analog in one smooth step
Researchers have created an electro-optic digital-to-analog converter that bridges electronic and photonic signals for efficient photonic computing. [ + ]
AI model developed to extend life of EV batteries
Researchers have developed an AI model that improves predictions of EV battery aging, offering potential gains in safety and lifetime performance. [ + ]
‘Microwave brain’ chip for ultrafast, wireless computing
Researchers have developed a low-power microchip called ‘microwave brain’ — a processor that can compute on both ultrafast data signals and wireless communication signals using the physics of microwaves. [ + ]
Ultra-compact laser developed for next-gen tech
Researchers have developed an ultra-compact laser that emits light in the terahertz region and incorporates a design that reduces light leakage. [ + ]
Monash University unveils AI research supercomputer
Monash University has revealed the development of an advanced AI supercomputer, as part of a partnership with Dell Technologies, NVIDIA and CDC Data Centres. [ + ]
Self-powered patch for painless biomarker monitoring
Researchers have developed a self-powered microneedle patch that can collect health biomarker samples without blood, batteries or external devices. [ + ]
Hybrid photonic-terahertz chip enhances communications
Researchers at EPFL have engineered a chip that can convert between electromagnetic pulses in the terahertz and optical ranges on the same device. [ + ]
Harnessing black metal to boost solar power generation
An engineering breakthrough involving lasers, black metal and aluminium could boost solar power to 15 times what's currently possible. [ + ]
Supermodes: when lasers team up
Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) are commonly used in computer mice and face-scanning smartphones. Now, researchers have developed a new design to optimise VCSELs. [ + ]
AI discovers 'new' materials for Li-ion batteries
Researchers have used generative AI to discover 'new' battery materials that could power safer, more sustainable multivalent-ion alternatives to lithium. [ + ]
Invisible material could enhance smart tech
Scientists have developed a transparent, metal-like polymer using hyaluronic acid that could revolutionise wearables, touchscreens and biosensors. [ + ]
Shining a UV light on next-gen computer chips
A recent study could help scientists and engineers build faster, cheaper and more eco-friendly electronics. [ + ]

