Articles tagged with Electronics
Researchers at Rice University developed a custom Python-based software tool to rapidly analyze data from high-resolution X-ray diffraction, identifying dislocations and irregularities in the atomic lattice. The approach can accelerate the development of more reliable electronic and quantum devices.
Researchers develop a new strategy to control electronic and magnetic properties of oxide thin films through nanoparticle exsolution, resulting in giant insulator-to-metal transition and room-temperature superparamagnetism
Researchers developed a tandem neural network that rapidly infers key semiconductor material properties from simple transistor measurements, outperforming conventional approaches. The system produces results in under one millisecond with near-perfect accuracy.
A research team led by David Norris developed pixels that can both steer light and analyse it, allowing for the creation of camera-displays with combined functions. These so-called bidirectional pixels use surface waves to control light intensity, polarisation, and oscillation phase.
Researchers developed a non-contact optical sensing strategy to detect ethanol molecules in air using light-field distortions and deep learning. The system employs a graphene-based Fresnel lens to focus light through interference, capturing minute changes in the focal spot formed by the lens.
A new wearable monitoring system called OMEGA aims to replace outdated fetal heart rate monitoring technology with a unified real-time assessment of fetal oxygen delivery and adaptive capacity. The system could potentially reduce C-section rates and improve maternal and fetal health outcomes, saving millions in healthcare costs.
A research team led by Prof. Yongtaek Hong developed a high-performance transparent organic light-emitting diode (OLED) incorporating highly conductive transparent metal mesh top electrodes fabricated using a selective metal deposition technique. The electrodes achieved high optical transparency of 93-99% and low sheet resistance, maki...
Researchers at Kyoto University developed a new organic molecule with an ultranarrow emission spectrum, achieving monochromatic light without strong excitation. The breakthrough opens up possibilities for OLEDs with extremely high color purity and advanced functionality.
Researchers create self-regulating electrolyzer that produces solar fuels stably without relying on batteries, reducing costs and complexity. The new system autonomously adjusts its electrical behavior through thermal properties, keeping fuel production stable throughout the day.
By integrating GaN transistors into a diamond substrate, researchers have improved the speed and energy-efficiency of next-generation wireless devices. The diamond layer spreads and manages heat, allowing the transistors to operate at peak performance without degrading reliability.
Researchers developed a transistor technology that enables a single device to perform multiple circuit functions simultaneously, simplifying circuit design and increasing data processing speed. The new approach reduces required transistors by 75% and increases data processing speed fourfold.
Researchers developed an interferometric second-harmonic generation imaging approach to identify antiparallel domains and detect hidden structural defects in hBN thin films. The study finds that SHG intensity is closely associated with differences in crystal orientation and destructive interference between domains.
Researchers have developed soft, brain-inspired electronics that can sense, store, and process information while conforming to biological tissues. These devices mimic the chemical processing of the human brain, executing complex tasks like heart rhythm classification at ultra-low voltages.
Researchers at Fraunhofer Institute develop a GaN-based power electronics module for 800V bidirectional direct current charging systems. The module enables flexible and efficient charging with improved compactness and reduced costs.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed an 'acoustic atom' that traps and controls sound waves in ways that mimic real atoms. This breakthrough could influence technologies connected to quantum AI, telecommunication, medical imaging, GPS, and more.
Researchers at POSTECH develop technology that lowers contact resistance by 50-fold and boosts on-state current by 17 times in ultra-thin tellurium transistors. This breakthrough enables stable operation of devices even at extreme temperatures, paving the way for next-generation 3D integrated circuits.
Javad Khazaei's research focuses on developing a novel geometry-based predictive control paradigm for distributed energy resources in power systems. By simplifying complex nonlinear systems using reduced-order modeling, his approach aims to slash data requirements and computational burden while maintaining accuracy. This work has promi...
QuVET researchers explore how quantum wave functions move through ultra-thin materials, which could improve solar energy technologies and enable new forms of quantum control. They also manipulate quantum states in materials only a few atoms thick, opening possibilities for energy conversion and future quantum technologies.
A team of researchers at Penn State designed a system that can manipulate sound waves to produce high-quality audio in a precise, private area. The 3D-printed speaker cover uses acoustic metasurfaces to focus sound into a tight 'bubble' that is only audible within a small space.
Researchers develop a leaf-inspired strategy to create ultra-stretchable metal films by manipulating cracks, governing electromechanical performance. The bioinspired conductors offer a low-cost, robust, and highly tunable solution for AI-integrated healthcare monitors and soft robotic skins.
Researchers from MIT developed a technique to detect and precisely measure second-order harmonic corrections in superconducting quantum circuits. This analysis revealed the source of these distortions, which can cause quantum circuits to perform differently than expected.
A research team has successfully removed the primary obstacle to post-silicon computing by creating a record-breaking electronic connection for atomic-thin materials. The new GaOx layer enables 'hybrid tunnelling' mechanism, reducing contact resistance and allowing transistors to operate at much lower voltages without sacrificing speed.
A recent study reveals that an individual's readiness to adopt smart technology is deeply tied to their specific experience within their home and community. Researchers identified specific clusters within the older population, ranging from tech-ready urbanites to those in more traditional or isolated residential settings.
Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have found a new, potentially more energy-efficient way to transmit information in electronic systems. By twisting two layers of certain atom-thin magnetic materials, they can generate and control magnetic signals without relying on electrical currents.
The University of Utah and National Laboratory of the Rockies have signed a three-year MOU to strengthen the US energy system. The partnership enables research on urgent national security and energy priorities, including water security, critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing.
A team of researchers from MIT has directly characterized the three-dimensional atomic structure of a relaxor ferroelectric for the first time. This breakthrough provides a framework for refining models used to design next-generation computing, energy, and sensing devices.
A new study published in Ecosphere found that drones do not disturb whale sharks when flown directly above them. Researchers attached motion-sensing tags to 13 whale sharks and compared their behavior with periods where no drone was flying overhead, revealing no evidence of disturbance.
Researchers at Rice University have engineered a new multiferroic material that exhibits orders of magnitude higher performance at room temperature than its parent material. The new material shows a 10-fold increase in magnetization and a 100-fold increase in magnetoelectric coupling, making it promising for low-energy computing.
A team of researchers at The University of Osaka has created a wireless EEG transmission system that can operate without external power sources. The system harnesses energy from the temperature difference between the human body and surrounding air, allowing it to function reliably even in hot summer conditions.
Researchers at DTU have developed a new magnetic material that features a stable internal magnetic structure and almost no external magnetic field, above room temperature. This could enable faster components and lower energy consumption in spintronics.
Researchers developed nanoribbons with tailored electronic properties, enabling flexible electronics, ultra-small circuits and more efficient solar cells. The discovery paves the way for unprecedented control in next-generation technologies.
Researchers develop signal-processing method to suppress distortions, achieving 6mm spatial resolution in single-ended Brillouin sensing. This enables early detection of damage or abnormal conditions in aging infrastructure.
Researchers at Saarland University have developed a new class of miniature actuators using ultrathin silicone film-based pumps. The pumps can operate without motors, compressed air, or lubricants and can be switched on and off as needed.
A team of scientists has developed a new method to assemble luminescent molecules into nanotubes with unusual excitonic properties. The nanotubes can be arranged to form luminescent fibers that reach several centimeters in length, and exhibit multidirectional energy transfer within their interiors.
Researchers at TU Wien found that 2D materials are unsuitable for smaller electronic structures due to a tiny gap formed between the material and insulating layer. However, some materials can be combined with stronger bonds to eliminate this issue, potentially revolutionizing miniaturization steps.
Artificial synapses are built from soft, bio-friendly materials that operate like human brain synapses, merging data storage and computing into a single unit. Laboratory prototypes demonstrate immense capabilities, consuming energy on the scale of femtojoules.
The device exhibits outstanding performance across a broad optical spectrum, with high responsivity and specific detectivity. Its polarization-sensitive detection capability enables the direct deciphering of light's polarization state without external filters.
Researchers develop fluoride-engineered perovskite nanocrystal glass for high-efficiency, full-color emission and ultra-high-resolution holographic displays. The glass matrix enables stable and efficient photoluminescence of PNCs, driving the creation of high-quality dynamic displays.
Engineers at Northwestern University developed artificial neurons that generate realistic electrical signals to activate living brain cells. This breakthrough paves the way for brain-machine interfaces and neuroprosthetics, as well as more efficient brain-like computing systems.
The CLAP system integrates authentication and processing functions within a unified memristor-based platform, offering critical security protection for resource-constrained edge computing devices. It achieves remarkable energy efficiency gains and area reductions compared to conventional implementations.
Researchers have successfully created a high-efficiency quantum light source that emits bright lights even at room temperature using 2D semiconductors. The achievement is made possible by confining excitons in a tiny region via nanohole-induced confinement and neutralizing excess charges.
A new manufacturing approach enables the creation of working transistors on both sides of flexible microchips, doubling computing density. The technique uses a liquid bath to detach and float ultra-thin silicon membranes, allowing for precise fabrication without harsh adhesives.
Researchers propose a novel THz metasurface-enabled platform for integrated sensing and imaging, overcoming limitations of slow sequential data acquisition. The system achieves 100% binary image reconstruction with nanosecond-scale accuracy, enabling real-time applications in security, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Scientists develop a new generation of energy-efficient transistors made from thin, lightweight electrically conducting films. The film-based switch can control the flow of electric current with high precision, enabling complex motion sequences or fixed positions.
Researchers have discovered that lithium dendrites in batteries are unexpectedly strong and brittle, causing short circuits and safety risks. The findings suggest that future battery design must change to improve safety and reliability of high-energy storage systems.
Engineers at UC San Diego developed a new chip design that combines piezoelectric resonators with capacitors for efficient voltage conversion, achieving peak efficiency of 96.2% and delivering four times more output current than earlier designs.
Rice University scientists have created a new type of two-dimensional semiconductor that exhibits no distortions, allowing for efficient energy transfer. The material's performance is an order of magnitude better than previously reported perovskites, making it suitable for applications such as solar cells and tandem devices.
A Korean research team developed a spinal cord stimulator that softens upon contact with bodily fluids, mimicking surrounding nerve tissue. The device uses liquid metal and variable stiffness structures to achieve stable signal transmission and reduced costs.
Researchers developed a wearable scent display that can blend up to eight fragrances in real time, enhancing immersive virtual experiences. The device uses advanced components to precisely control odor intensity and delivery.
Researchers develop programmable system to selectively pick up and place delicate electronic components, enabling mass production of defect-free displays and 3D microchips. The 'smart stamp' technology uses localized heating to control a polymer's stickiness, allowing precise transfer of semiconductor chips and other materials.
Researchers at UCLA have developed a strategy to improve the efficiency of electrical current entering perovskite semiconductors, enabling faster and lower-power devices. By creating a thin, locally modified region under the metal contact, they enabled electrons to pass through the barrier using quantum mechanical tunneling.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new technique using generative artificial intelligence models to overcome the precision bottleneck in wireless vision systems. The method produces more accurate shape reconstructions, which could improve robots' ability to grasp and manipulate objects blocked from view.
Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University developed high-performance lead-free piezoelectric thin films directly on standard silicon wafers. The films achieved the highest piezoelectric response ever reported for bismuth ferrite, enabling a fivefold improvement in energy conversion efficiency.
Researchers have developed a 3D electrode inspired by an aquatic plant, which captures and transports gas bubbles to increase hydrogen production. The design achieved a current density eight times higher than common flat electrodes, collecting 53.9% more hydrogen.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University discovered how shifting electric fields control light-emitting efficiency in devices like LEDs. By probing electron spin resonance, they found optimal electric field conditions for efficient recombination, leading to higher electroluminescence efficiency.
A conductive bioglue was developed to ensure firm adhesion and stable electrical signaling within the human body. It overcomes challenges in connecting damaged tissues or attaching bioelectronic devices, promoting muscle and nerve regeneration and stable implant stability.
This review introduces a safety-level-oriented framework for polymer-based health-monitoring technologies, highlighting key material systems and device modalities. Flexible devices can track physiological signals and enable personalized healthcare through noninvasive wearables, microinvasive biosensing, and implantable electronics.