Industry News
AI research centre to partner with Australian business
The centre will bring national and global industry partners together with AI experts and researchers from across disciplines. [ + ]
Giving solar cells the flip
Flipping the structure of perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells can lead to dramatic gains in solar-cell performance. [ + ]
Digi-Key secures distribution partnership with Siemens
The partnership brings Siemens' durable and easy-to-use products to Digi-Key customers around the world. [ + ]
A spoonful of sugar stabilises lithium–sulfur batteries
Researchers have successfully stabilised lithium–sulfur battery technology by using a glucose-based additive on the positive electrode. [ + ]
Energy-efficient tech transports data without waste heat
The energy-saving semiconductor technology has shown highly promising signs of requiring less electricity to run by not giving off any heat. [ + ]
Wearable motion sensor identifies bending and twisting
The highly stretchable electronic material essentially forms an electronic skin capable of recognising the range of movement human joints normally make. [ + ]
Renesas completes its acquisition of Dialog Semiconductor
With the transaction now closed, Dialog becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas. [ + ]
Perovskite + silicon = better solar cell efficiency
Pairing metal halide perovskites with conventional silicon leads to a powerful solar cell that overcomes the 26% practical efficiency limit of using silicon cells alone. [ + ]
Lithium-metal battery has high energy density, stability
The battery's nickel-rich cathode enables storage of high energy per unit mass, while the ionic liquid electrolyte ensures largely stable capacity over many cycles. [ + ]
Hybrid algorithms make 'noisy' quantum computers viable
Rather than waiting for fully mature quantum computers, researchers developed hybrid classical–quantum algorithms to extract the most performance from today's hardware. [ + ]
Electronex rescheduled to April 2022 in Sydney
Following the ongoing situation with COVID-19 in NSW and other states, a decision has been made to reschedule Electronex to 5–6 April 2022. [ + ]
Analog Devices acquires Maxim Integrated
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has officially completed its acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products, more than a year after the acquisition was initially announced. [ + ]
Plugging the gaps to boost perovskite performance
A multifunctional molecule that plugs various atomic-scale defects in perovskite solar materials can significantly boost their longevity and electrical output. [ + ]
Waterproof pressure sensors for wearable electronics
Flexible and waterproof sensors that could unlock new applications for wearable electronics have been developed by Korean scientists. [ + ]
New salts for next-gen lithium-ion batteries
The lithium salt currently being used in lithium-ion batteries is lithium hexafluorophosphate, which poses a fire and safety hazard. [ + ]