Industry News
New cathode material boosts lifecycle of solid lithium batteries
Researchers have developed a new cathode material that can increase the lifecycle of of all-solid-state lithium batteries, thereby improving their commercial viability. [ + ]
A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehicles
Researchers have developed a new method to study and understand how fuel cell parts wear out over time, in order to enhance their durability. [ + ]
Smart fabric powers self-sustaining electronics
Researchers have developed a smart fabric based on MXene and conductive polymers that can convert body heat and solar energy into electricity. [ + ]
Lithium extraction breakthrough: a step towards a greener future
Researchers have developed a cheaper and more efficient method of lithium extraction than conventional water-based methods. [ + ]
Full-colour fibre LEDs based on perovskite quantum wires
Researchers have paved the way for advanced wearable display technologies by developing full-colour fibre LEDs based on perovskite quantum wires. [ + ]
Eco-friendly tungsten recovered from semiconductor waste
Researchers have developed an economically viable bioleaching process to extract rare metals from semiconductor waste. [ + ]
'Printable' perovskite solar cells achieve 26% PCE
Researchers have developed printable perovskite solar cells that offer higher efficiency and stability and a minimal carbon footprint. [ + ]
Stacking molecules like plates boosts solar cell efficiency
Researchers have manipulated how light-absorbing molecules fit together to improve the performance of optoelectronic devices, such as solar cells. [ + ]
Novel semiconductor tech paves the way for next-gen AI
Researchers have demonstrated that analog hardware using ECRAM devices can maximise the computational performance of artificial intelligence. [ + ]
Scientists discover new way to boost solar cell efficiency
Researchers have developed a new molecular treatment that enhances the efficiency and durability of perovskite solar cells. [ + ]
Unused Wi-Fi signals could be used to power electronics
A team of researchers has come up with a way of harvesting Wi-Fi signals to power small electronic devices. [ + ]
New, sustainable method for manufacturing microchips
Water-based manufacturing could replace use of toxic chemicals and open the door for hybrid electronic-biological devices. [ + ]
Researchers develop innovative battery recycling method
Researchers have developed a method to extract purified active materials from battery waste, to facilitate the recycling of valuable battery materials. [ + ]
Eco-friendly GaN semiconductor production boosts crystal quality
Gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors can now be grown without ammonia, a toxic chemical that needs to be detoxified before it can be released into the atmosphere. [ + ]
It's got praying mantis eyes
Researchers from the University of Virginia have sharpened machine vision by mimicking nature and taking advanced computing to the edge. [ + ]