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Faster Light For Radiation Detection
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (362+ words) A new material uses its organic part to produce faster and stronger light under radiation, helping improve speed and efficiency in radiation detectors. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have developed hybrid perovskite materials that produce faster and stronger light…...
Fiber Battery Wearables Hit Roadblocks
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (351+ words) Flexible lithium-ion fiber batteries, a promising power source for smart clothing and integrated electronics face two fundamental challenges before they can become practical for consumer and wearable electronics. Fiber Battery Wearables Hit Roadblocks Flexible lithium-ion fiber batteries, a promising power…...
Hydrogen Sensors That Work In Humid Air
1+ week, 3+ day ago (358+ words) Hydrogen leaks are hard to detect in humid air, but a sensor gets more accurate as moisture rises. Could this change safety in transport? Hydrogen Sensors That Work In Humid Air Hydrogen leaks are hard to detect in humid air,…...
Thermoelectric Materials For Compact Power Generation
2+ week, 1+ day ago (155+ words) Waste heat from industrial equipment could be converted more efficiently using a thermoelectric material that generates voltage perpendicular to heat flow. Large amounts of energy are routinely lost as heat in industrial systems and combustion based engines, reducing overall efficiency…...
1D Nanomaterials 100x Thinner Than Human Hair
2+ week, 6+ day ago (407+ words) Flat materials are turned into tiny tubes that help batteries, sensors, and electronics work better. See how this small change could make a big difference. Creating batteries, chemical sensors, and electronics often runs into a problem. The materials used can…...
Chinese Researchers Embedded Full Computing Circuits Into Fibers Thinner Than A Human Hair
3+ week, 2+ day ago (385+ words) Chinese researchers have embedded full computing circuits into stretchable fibers thinner than a human hair, opening new possibilities for smart textiles, wearables, and biomedical electronics. Chinese Researchers Embedded Full Computing Circuits Into Fibers Thinner Than A Human Hair Chinese researchers…...
Dual-Function Organic Semiconductors Power Electronics
3+ week, 2+ day ago (203+ words) Researchers at Japan's Chiba University have developed organic semiconductor devices that both emit light and harvest energy, potentially ushering in self-powered electronics and smarter energy-efficient displays. Dual-Function Organic Semiconductors Power Electronics Researchers at Japan's Chiba University have developed organic semiconductor…...
Sensor For Detecting And Removing Ice
3+ week, 6+ day ago (339+ words) Ice on aircraft, drones, and turbines can cause crashes and delays. A sensor spots ice instantly and could change how we handle it. Sensor For Detecting And Removing Ice Ice on aircraft, drones, and turbines can cause crashes and delays....
A Giant Leap Towards Organic Solar Cells
4+ week, 1+ day ago (150+ words) Researchers have improved organic solar cells with advanced molecules, unlocking higher efficiency, flexibility and the potential for widespread solar adoption. A Giant Leap Towards Organic Solar Cells Researchers have improved organic solar cells with advanced molecules, unlocking higher efficiency, flexibility…...
Next-Gen Hybrid Electrolytic Capacitors
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (204+ words) Expanded lineup of automotive-grade hybrid aluminum capacitors delivers higher ripple current and lower profiles for modern power-supply designs. Next-Gen Hybrid Electrolytic Capacitors Expanded lineup of automotive-grade hybrid aluminum capacitors delivers higher ripple current and lower profiles for modern power-supply designs....