Semiconductor electronics is getting faster and faster - but at some point, physics no longer permits any increase. The shortest possible time scale of optoelectronic phenomena has now been investigated.
Solid-state batteries have long promised higher energy density, faster charging and greater range for electric vehicles than the current generation of lithium-ion batteries, but have suffered from a variety of design obstacles. A novel cathode design however could be a game-changer.
The maximum speed of signal transmission in microchips is about one petaherz (one million gigahertz), which is about 100,000 times faster than current transistors.
Researchers have developed shape-programmable 3D microfluidic structures, which are assembled from a bilayer of channel-embedded PDMS and shape-memory polymers via compressive buckling.
A new study introduces a breakthrough in making nanocrystals function together electronically. The research may open the doors to future devices with new abilities.
Researchers develop the world's highest performing p-type transistor using perovskite. Solution-processed metal halide perovskite transistors can now be printed.
Realization of stretchable, adhesive, and mechanically deformable batteries that effectively transfer ions. Every component was designed to be stretchable to enable printing on clothing and use in wearable devices.
