Read article: Soft electronics self-heal
Soft electronics self-heal
Liquid metal composites do not break even when punctured and can be repeatedly stretched without losing their electrical conductivity
Read article: Soft electronics self-heal
Read article: Non-toxic supercapacitors go fully recyclable
Non-toxic supercapacitors go fully recyclable
3D-printed devices made from a biodegradable paper-like material could power the Internet of Things in a more sustainable way
Read article: Solar device generates electricity and desalinates water with no waste brine
Solar device generates electricity and desalinates water with no waste brine
New system is highly efficient at both tasks, say inventors
Read article: Efficient optical rectenna could generate power from waste heat
Efficient optical rectenna could generate power from waste heat
Electron tunnelling phenomenon boosts current and device efficiency
Read article: WiFi signals used to power small electrical devices
WiFi signals used to power small electrical devices
Synchronized spin-torque oscillators deliver enough energy to drive a LED
Read article: Ultra-magnetostrictive material shows promise for beyond-CMOS technologies
Ultra-magnetostrictive material shows promise for beyond-CMOS technologies
New material is based on iron and gallium, avoiding the need for expensive and scarce rare-earth elements
Read article: CMOS controller for quantum computer operates at 3 K
CMOS controller for quantum computer operates at 3 K
Microwave device keeps its cool while connecting spin qubits
Read article: Carbon-based inks make first fully recyclable transistors
Carbon-based inks make first fully recyclable transistors
New devices address the growing problem of electronic waste
Read article: Atomic-scale ion transistor could lead to better brain–computer interfaces
Atomic-scale ion transistor could lead to better brain–computer interfaces
Ultrafast device opens and closes channels for selected ions
Read article: Shaped light waves penetrate further into photonic crystals
Shaped light waves penetrate further into photonic crystals
Result overcomes Bragg-length barrier and could have important applications in optoelectronics
