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Researchers at NC State University have developed a new technique to print highly integrated silver nanowire circuits on flexible substrates. The method uses electrohydrodynamic printing and produces conductive, flexible, and stretchable electronics for various applications.
Research into polymer solar cells has made significant advances, with increased numbers of publications and patents. However, the technology is unlikely to replace traditional silicon solar cells due to durability and efficiency issues.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed an ultrathin, highly elastic skin display that can show moving electrocardiogram waveforms recorded by a breathable on-skin electrode sensor. The device aims to enhance information accessibility for people with difficulty operating existing devices.
Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have developed a device that can generate microjets with high viscosity, similar to honey. This innovation overcomes the limitation of current inkjet printing methods, allowing for more precise control over fluid flow and properties.
Researchers at Osaka University have developed a silicon metamaterial surface that enables precise control of colorful patterns with subwavelength resolution. The system uses nanoscale patterns to convert optical radiation into localized energy, demonstrating vivid colors and two-color information within individual pixels.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a novel metal printing method that produces flexible, stretchable electronics at reduced costs. The technique uses molten metal alloys with low melting points and is compatible with existing manufacturing systems.
Scientists have developed a method to print electronic circuits on fabric using graphene-based inks, creating flexible, washable, and breathable wearable devices. The technology has the potential to revolutionize the textile industry with applications in healthcare, energy harvesting, and fashion.
Researchers at University of Cambridge develop a printing technique that can write structures small enough to trap and harness light. The method combines high-resolution inkjet printing with nanophotonics, enabling the creation of sensors, lasers, and compact optical circuits.
A new technology can print pure, ultra-precise doses of drugs onto various surfaces, enabling on-site printing of custom-dosed medications. This technique accelerates drug development and makes life easier for patients taking multiple medications daily.
Researchers at ITMO University have developed a new approach for printing luminescent structures using europium-doped zirconia nanoparticle ink. The ink enables the fabrication of custom holograms with high stability and durability.
An international research team developed inkjet printing techniques for scalable mass fabrication of black phosphorous-based photonic and optoelectronic devices. The novel technique enables the production of functional devices with excellent print quality and uniformity.
Researchers at LMU Munich develop mechanically stable pentacene nanosheets for flexible electronics and biosensors. The new method eliminates the need for solvents and allows for low contact resistance, enabling applications in vital data acquisition, displays, and solar cells
Using light to remotely control the curvature of plastic sheets, researchers can create three-dimensional structures like spheres and tubes. The technique is compatible with commercial printing techniques and holds its shape after the light is removed.
North Carolina State University researchers have developed a technique to design and fabricate 2-D materials that can be controlled remotely to trigger folds in any order, inspired by origami. By varying the width of printed lines and colors of ink, they can alter how far and quickly each hinge folds.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a new chemical reaction that enables the growth of an electron-selective layer made of nanoparticles in solution, directly on top of the electrode. This breakthrough reduces the manufacturing temperature and improves efficiency, paving the way for low-cost, printable solar panels.
Researchers at Duke University developed a new technology using nanocubes to simplify multispectral imaging in color and infrared, promising cheaper and more robust solutions for various industries. The technique relies on plasmonics and can be scaled up, reducing costs and increasing accuracy.
Scientists developed a method to print hidden images with commercial inkjet printers that can be revealed only with specific illumination, making it ideal for security-related applications. The technique uses silver and carbon ink to create arrays of rods with varying conductivities, allowing for the encoding of information.
The researchers successfully created dye-sensitized solar cells with inkjet-printed photovoltaic dyes, achieving efficiency and durability comparable to traditional methods. The printed solar cells endured over 1,000 hours of continuous light and heat stress without degradation.
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed biodegradable and harmless silk micro-rockets using innovative 3D inkjet printing. These devices can be used in drug delivery and locating cancer cells, and have the potential to revolutionize safe biological environments.
Researchers developed a new method that uses plasma to deposit nanomaterials onto flexible surfaces and 3-D objects. The technique can produce wearable chemical and biological sensors, flexible memory devices, batteries, and integrated circuits with improved efficiency and reduced costs.
A team of scientists has developed a colorless, non-toxic ink for use in inkjet printers, inspired by the nanostructure of squid skin for natural camouflage. The ink, made from titanium dioxide, can be deposited on various surfaces without high-temperature fixing and does not fade from UV exposure.
POSTECH researchers have developed a rapid printing technology for high-density and scalable memristor arrays composed of cross-bar-shaped metal nanowires. This technology enables the fabrication of microminiature memristors with excellent electrical performance and reproducible resistive switching behavior.
A nanotechnology breakthrough from DTU allows printing of high-resolution data and colour images at 127,000 DPI, comparable to weekly magazines.
RIT is part of a consortium awarded a federal grant to create a research center for employing flexible electronics in manufacturing. The institute will be managed by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and focus on high-performance print systems, engineering processes, and materials development.
University of Tokyo researchers created a single-step printing process to form highly conductive and stretchable connections on textiles. The ink, made of silver flakes, organic solvent, fluorine rubber, and fluorine surfactant, exhibited high conductivity even when stretched three times its original length.
Researchers at TUM have successfully improved the electrical properties of printed films by optimizing the printing process, resulting in custom organic electronics. The team used X-ray radiation to study the curing process and achieved high time resolution, leading to significant improvements in stability and conductivity.
Researchers at Tufts University developed inkjet-printable silk inks containing enzymes, antibiotics, and nanoparticles for therapeutics, regenerative medicine, and biosensing. The inks can stabilize compounds over time, enabling applications such as smart bandages and bacteria-sensing gloves.
The university will create a new generation of tools to develop novel architectures combining hard and soft materials for electronics and biomedicine. The 4-D printer will use nanoscale technology to construct devices for research in chemistry, materials sciences, and U.S. defense-related areas.
Researchers have developed a novel inkjet printing process to produce high-efficiency kesterite solar cells with reduced material waste and lower toxicity. The process has already yielded solar cells with efficiencies up to 6.4%.
VTT created a morphine test printed on paper using antibodies, which enables rapid analysis of morphine presence in samples. The technology has potential applications in workplaces and traffic control.
Engineers at Oregon State University have developed an improved type of glucose sensor for patients with Type 1diabetes, utilizing electrohydrodynamic jet printing. The new system is more precise, less intrusive, and cost-effective, with the potential to improve diabetes management and treatment.
Researchers have created novel rewritable paper based on color switching property of commercial chemicals, allowing for up to 20 erasures without significant loss in contrast or resolution. The paper has potential applications in meeting increasing global needs for sustainability and environmental conservation.
Researchers have developed a fast and low-cost method to create flexible electronic sensors on paper using silver nanowire ink. The new technology has the potential to make medical tools more accessible and affordable.
Researchers at the University of Illinois developed multilayer, microscale solar cells that can operate across the entire solar spectrum at exceptionally high efficiency. The technology enables quadruple-junction four-terminal solar cells with individually measured efficiencies of 43.9 percent.
Scientists have created artificial nanostructures called metamaterials that can bend light, enabling the creation of larger pieces of material with engineered optical properties. This breakthrough has the potential to produce practical devices for real-life applications, such as fighter jets remaining invisible from detection systems.
Researchers have developed a new live-cell printing technology called BloC-Printing that can print living cells onto any surface in a grid-like formation. The technology, which manipulates microfluidic physics to guide cells into hook-like traps, produces high survival rates of over 100% compared to traditional inkjet printing.
Researchers created a novel method to rapidly print electrical circuits with $300 in equipment costs, taking 60 seconds to produce working circuits. The technique enables non-technical enthusiasts to prototype custom-printed circuits.
The Deshpande Center is awarding grants to researchers developing innovative technologies in disease monitoring, cancer treatment, water desalination, and digital printing. The project focuses on developing proof-of-concept explorations and validation for emerging technologies with a potential impact on quality of life.
A multi-institutional team of engineers has developed a new approach to fabricate nanostructures for the semiconductor and magnetic storage industries. They combine top-down advanced ink-jet printing technology with bottom-up self-assembling block copolymers, increasing resolution from approximately 200 nanometers to 15 nanometers.
An Iranian telegraph operator named Yusef proposed an earthquake early warning system in 1909, suggesting a local warning system to save lives. He noticed anomalies in the magnetic needle and used it to urge fellow dwellers to evacuate during a six-second warning period.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have created a novel printing process to produce micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) components from a highly flexible and non-toxic organic polymer. This innovation enables the creation of biocompatible MEMS for medical devices, such as bionic arms and smart prosthetics.
Researchers at Cornell University captured high-resolution images of oscillating water drops, revealing 30 shapes and behaviors. The study's findings could improve inkjet printing resolution and inform applications in microfluidics and NASA research.
Researchers developed a printing process called FLUENCE that produces semiconductors with strikingly higher quality than conventional methods. The technique enables thin films capable of conducting electricity 10 times more efficiently, paving the way for revolutionary advances in organic electronics.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a method to print highly conductive and bendable layers of graphene using inkjet printing. The resulting patterns are 250 times more conductive than previous attempts, paving the way for low-cost, foldable electronics.
A novel hybrid printer combines two low-cost fabrication techniques to create cartilage constructs with improved mechanical stability. The printer uses a combination of synthetic and natural materials, allowing for the growth of cells and development of structures typical of elastic cartilage.
Researchers have developed an invisible QR code that increases security on printed documents, making it difficult to replicate. The code can be read by a smartphone under near-infra-red light illumination, offering a new level of authentication for solid objects.
Researchers have developed a wireless power device called rectenna that can harness energy from smartphones and transmit it to nearby objects. The device is priced at just one penny per unit and has the potential to revolutionize daily interactions with everyday objects.
Researchers at UMass Amherst have developed a new method of halftone gel lithography for photo-patterning polymer gel sheets, mimicking nature's ability to shape growth patterns. This technique allows for the creation of complex shapes and may aid advances in biomedicine, robotics and tunable micro-optics.
The University of Illinois has created a reactive silver ink that can print small, high-performance electronics on flexible plastics, papers, or fabrics without the need for metal particles. The ink is faster to make, more stable, and suitable for smaller nozzles, making it ideal for printed microelectronics.
Researchers at UCLA have developed a method to print carbon nanotube transistor circuits using ink-jet printing, which can be used in display devices such as cell phones and digital cameras. The new technology has shown significant performance advantages over traditional organic-based printed electronics.
Researchers at NC State University have developed a method to convert 2D patterns into 3D shapes by heating pre-stressed plastic sheets under infrared light. Varying the width of black lines creates different hinge folds, enabling the creation of complex structures
Researchers have created a silver pen capable of writing electrical circuits and interconnects on various surfaces, enabling low-cost and disposable electronics. The pen's ink maintains conductivity through multiple bends and folds, allowing for flexible devices.
A new study finds that signing one's name can increase engagement among consumers who strongly identify with a product category, leading to more purchases. However, it has the opposite effect on those who don't identify strongly, reducing time spent in stores and fewer shoe tries.
Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois created a square polymer stamp with pyramid-shaped tips to mimic geckos' micro- and nano-filaments. This allows for varying adhesion strength, enabling the transfer and printing of electronics on complex surfaces.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have successfully mimicked the colorful wing scales of tropical butterflies using nanofabrication techniques. This innovation has promising applications in security printing, enabling more secure authentication and anti-forgery measures on banknotes and other valuable items.
Researchers are developing a method to print active pharmaceutical ingredients onto tablets, allowing for faster production and higher quality control. This new process could enable 40% of all medicines used in tablet form to be printed, reducing production time and increasing consistency of dosage.
Rice researchers have developed an inexpensive, printable transmitter for RFID tags that can be invisibly embedded in packaging. This technology has the potential to revolutionize checkout processes by allowing customers to walk through a scanner with their groceries without stopping at each item.
Professor Chad Mirkin's innovations have the potential to transform medical diagnostics and ignite change across industries. His nanoparticle-based medical diagnostic assays can detect disease-signifying molecules thousands of times more sensitive than commercial systems.
Researchers are working to harness solar power more effectively, creating energy-efficient and durable light sources. The project aims to produce low-cost solar cells using printing techniques, with recent results showing promising 3% power conversion efficiency.
The three-year project aims to develop cost-effective, reel-to-reel printable plastic solar cells that can be printed like money. The technology has enormous potential for the solar industry in Australia and could lead to a world-leading Australian industry in printable electronics.