11+ hour, 25+ min ago  (189+ words) Ultraviolet C light is widely used in disinfection, high contrast imaging and the study of ultrafast molecular dynamics due to its strong interaction with organic materials. Despite this potential, wider use of UV C technology has been limited by the…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (246+ words) [Electrically Driven Nanoparticle LEDs]This innovation converts insulating nanoparticles into LEDs emitting high-purity near-infrared light, supporting applications in optical communication, deep-tissue imaging and biomedical sensing. As biomedical sensing, optical communications and high-precision devices demand ultra-pure near-infrared light, conventional materials face…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (253+ words) Some "biodegradable" electronics don't fully disappear. They can break into microplastics in soil. Material and manufacturing can affect device safety. Electronics designed to biodegrade after use may not fully disappear. Some materials used in these devices can persist for years,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (326+ words) MIT researchers have developed a method to predict how well materials can move protons in clean energy devices and other advanced technologies. Many advanced energy technologies, including fuel cells, electrolyzers, and some low-power electronics, rely on protons to carry electric…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (392+ words) A new material, a cooler process, and a stacked design: MIT's prototype points to a future where chips move data millimeters less and save orders of magnitude more energy. In a development that could reshape how future chips are built,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (370+ words) A protein-based 3D MgO network inspired by egg whites is emerging as a low-cost, high-efficiency thermal solution that could reshape heat management in next-gen devices. A research team at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has turned humble egg whites…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (348+ words) Imagine a tiny sensor that powers itself, senses your touch, and fits anywhere. It could change wearables, smart devices, and the way we interact with tech. See more! We all know flexible electronics can be tricky. Putting sensors and energy…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (218+ words) A compact 402 nm laser pushes power and lifespan higher without expanding its footprint. A new high-power violet laser diode is redefining design by Nuvoton Technology limits for compact optical systems by delivering 1.7 W of output at a 402 nm wavelength while…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (455+ words) The new cathode and polymer design has delivered the first fully stretchable OLED stack, opening the door to skin-like screens for wearables, medical diagnostics and soft robots." Researchers at the University of Chicago have addressed two of the most stubborn…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (331+ words) A low-cost method to print liquid-metal circuits on heat-shrink films, enabling compact 3D electronics, adaptive antennas, and wearable sensors that conform to any surface from curved objects to the human body. A team at Penn State has unveiled a clever and…...