Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
NIST, Google partner to produce open-source chips for researchers
The National Institute of Standards and Technology and Google have partnered to make industry-standard chips available to universities, to boost semiconductor manufacturing. [ + ]
New materials to boost stability of perovskite solar cells
A team of researchers from Lithuania have synthesised the materials that were used for constructing a solar cell module, with an efficiency of 21.4%. [ + ]
Diamond quantum sensors used to extend EV driving range
A diamond quantum sensor-based detection technique has been developed to accurately estimate battery charge and extend driving range for electric vehicles. [ + ]
