Industry News
Stopping polysulfide shuttling in lithium–sulfur batteries
Polysulfide shuttling involves the movement of sulfur-containing intermediates between the cathode and anode during the battery's chemical processes. [ + ]
ST provides tech for Arrival's EVs
STMicroelectronics has announced its collaboration with EV manufacturer Arrival, to provide semiconductor technologies and products for Arrival's vehicles. [ + ]
Digi relocating Australian HQ from Rocklea to Milton
Digi International has announced that it will relocate its Brisbane-based headquarters from Rocklea to Milton in September 2021. [ + ]
Fibre-optic monitoring system for 5G light-powered networks
The system has been able to light-power a system for controlling turning antennas on and off using a fibre-optic infrastructure, thus optimising energy consumption. [ + ]
High-performance anode material for sodium-ion batteries
The novel material can store 1.5 times more electricity than the graphite anode used in commercial lithium-ion batteries, and its performance does not degrade even after 200 cycles. [ + ]
Action Plan to accelerate AI in Australia
The Australian Government has released the country's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan to help accelerate the development and adoption of AI technologies. [ + ]
ST and Politecnico di Milano to build MEMS research centre
The joint research centre has been created to give researchers the means to conceive, design and develop MEMS technology and to create new MEMS products. [ + ]
Molecular coating enhances organic solar cell performance
An electrode coating just one molecule thick can significantly enhance the performance of an organic photovoltaic cell. [ + ]
Electronic microsystem draws energy from the environment
The electronic microsystem can intelligently respond to information inputs without any external energy input, much like an autonomous living organism. [ + ]
Digi-Key launches dedicated site for startups
Digi-Key Electronics has launched a new microsite and help manual dedicated to making startups' dreams become realities. [ + ]
ST and Metalenz partner on metasurface optics technology
ST will develop manufacturing processes for Metalenz's meta-surface optics technology for next-generation smartphones, consumer devices and more. [ + ]
Electrochemical cell extracts lithium from sea water
Researchers have developed an economically viable system that can extract high-purity lithium from sea water, which could be used to power electric vehicles. [ + ]
Release of USB Power Delivery specification Revision 3.1
The USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Revision 3.1 specification enables the delivery of up to 240 W of power over the USB Type-C cable and connector. [ + ]
Xerotech set to develop battery safety tech for ESA
Xerotech announced that it will qualify one of its core proprietary battery safety technologies for space applications in conjunction with the European Space Agency. [ + ]
Engineered defects boost performance in crystalline material
Researchers found certain defects produce significant improvements in two key measurements of electrical performance in barium titanate, a crystalline ceramic material. [ + ]
