Industry News
Australia establishes National Quantum Advisory Committee
The Australian Government has appointed a National Quantum Advisory Committee to help support the country's National Quantum Strategy. [ + ]
Wearable medical sensors enhanced with ultrathin mesh
Researchers have designed an ultrathin mesh-type polymer PTC thermistor that can stretch and bend, thereby enhancing the flexibility of wearable medical sensors. [ + ]
New assembly of nanowires makes for stronger computer chips
Researchers have developed a technique to place nanowires with sub-micron accuracy, thereby accelerating the development of more powerful computer chips. [ + ]
USB-C charger to be standardised across Europe by 2024
The European Parliament has adopted a law to make USB-C charging mandatory on phones and other small devices by 2024 to reduce electronic waste. [ + ]
SPIE Startup Challenge 2023 accepting applications
Participants with an optics or photonics technology or application as the basis for a viable business are encouraged to apply to the SPIE Startup Challenge. [ + ]
Thickened battery electrodes pave the way for fast-charging EVs
A new, thickened electrode made up of vertically stacked layers that allows for easier transport of lithium ions could one day help electric vehicles charge faster. [ + ]
Researchers develop ITO-free organic solar cells for large modules
Researchers have developed a method to create organic solar cells using zinc oxide that can overcome the issues of cost and scalability without compromising their PCE. [ + ]
Tool developed to study degradation of all-solid-state batteries
Scientists have shown that electrochemical impedance spectroscopy can be used as a non-destructive method to study the degradation mechanisms of all-solid-state lithium metal batteries. [ + ]
Rockley unveils new chip for wearable health monitoring
Silicon photonics technology company Rockley Photonics has developed a micro-transfer-printed silicon-photonics-based laser for commercial applications. [ + ]
LG demonstrates 6G THz data transmission in Germany
LG has successfully tested 6G terahertz (THz) data transmission and reception over a distance of 320 metres in an outdoor environment in Berlin, Germany. [ + ]
New colloidal synthesis method for alkaline earth chalcogenides
Researchers have developed a way to synthesise new materials that could lead to more sustainable and environmentally friendly items like solar panels and LEDs. [ + ]
Hybrid electrolyte developed for more efficient Li-ion batteries
Researchers have developed a method to increase the ionic conductivity and lithium-ion transport of photo-cross-linked polymer with hexagonal arranged porous film hybrids. [ + ]
Altium, ICPEF and Arduino announce electronics design competition
Altium LLC, the IPC Education Foundation and Arduino are partnering to launch the student electronics design challenge, to promote STEM innovation for environmental change. [ + ]
Accurate solar material energy levels lead to better devices
Researchers have discovered that precisely determining the energy levels of different solar materials leads to high-performance devices. [ + ]
Battery recycling project takes Li-ion batteries to new frontiers
The LiBinfinity project aims to establish a holistic concept for lithium-ion battery recycling, using an advanced mechanico-hydrometallurgical process. [ + ]
