Industry News
Sustainable e-waste recycling method offers 85% yield
Researchers have developed a method for recycling metals from electronic waste, or e-waste, that enhances the efficiency of metal recovery. [ + ]
Novel approach to control ferroelectricity in perovskites
Researchers have synthesised 4- and 5-layered versions of perovskite, discovering that the material switches its ferroelectric mechanism based on whether the layers are odd or even. [ + ]
An OLED for compact, lightweight night vision
Thinner than a human hair, the device amplifies and converts near-infrared light into visible light with the potential for low power consumption and long battery life. [ + ]
Batteries of the future charge ahead
As demand for lithium-ion batteries depletes reserves of raw materials, experts are seeking safer and more reliable alternatives for rechargeable batteries. [ + ]
New discovery aims to improve the design of microelectronic devices
To enhance the effectiveness of data storage solutions, researchers have studied how next-generation electronics such as computer memory components malfunction or deteriorate over time. [ + ]
New understanding of the limits on nano-noise
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have made progress towards developing next-generation nanoelectronics by removing basic noise restrictions. [ + ]
Making sensors more sustainable with a greener power source
A new project aims to eliminate the reliance of sensors on disposable batteries by testing the fast production of perovskite photovoltaic (PV) cells as a sustainable power source. [ + ]
Electronex Sydney a major success
More than 1000 trade visitors and delegates have attended the Electronics Design & Assembly Expo and Conference in Sydney, prompting event organiser Australasian Exhibitions and Events to declare the expo an outstanding success. [ + ]
Wearable device uses body heat to power an LED
Researchers have developed a flexible, durable device that can harvest energy from body heat and convert it into electricity to power small devices like LEDs. [ + ]
Molecular coating technique boosts supercapacitors
Researchers have effectively boosted the capacity, lifespan and cost-effectiveness of a capacitor by sprinkling a type of blue pigment onto activated carbon. [ + ]
Silicon chip enhances 6G communications
A team of scientists has unlocked the potential of 6G communications with a new polarisation multiplexer. [ + ]
Dormant capacity reserve detected in Li-ion batteries
Batteries undercut their theoretical capacity in practice, sometimes significantly. In a lithium iron phosphate cathode, researchers at TU Graz have now been able to observe exactly where the capacity loss occurs. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
An entire brain–machine interface on a chip
Researchers from EPFL have developed a next-generation miniaturised brain–machine interface capable of direct brain-to-text communication on tiny silicon chips. [ + ]
Fission chips — using vinegar for sensor processing
Researchers have developed a new way to produce ultraviolet (UV) light sensors, which could lead to more efficient and flexible wearable devices. [ + ]
