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Soft, stretchy electrode simulates touch sensations using electrical signals

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed a soft, stretchy electronic device capable of simulating the feeling of pressure or vibration when worn on the skin. This device, reported in a paper published in Sc...

Jun 28, 2024

Researchers develop novel atom-thin material heat test

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Advanced materials, including two-dimensional or "atomically thin" materials just a few atoms thick, are essential for the future of microelectronics technology. Now a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory has developed a way to directl...

Jun 28, 2024

A possible world record: Studying thin films under extreme temperatures with reflectometry

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A team of researchers from ANSTO and University of Technology Sydney have set a record by conducting thin film experiments at 1,100 degrees Celsius, using the Spatz reflectometer equipped with a vacuum furnace.

Jun 28, 2024

A team of researchers has developed a soft, stretchy electronic device capable of simulating the feeling of pressure or vibration when worn on the skin. This device represents a step towards creating haptic technologies that can reproduce a more varied and realistic range of touch sensations for applications such as virtual reality, medical prosthetics and wearable technology.

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A team of researchers has developed a soft, stretchy electronic device capable of simulating the feeling of pressure or vibration when worn on the skin. This device represents a step towards creating haptic technologies that can reproduce a more v...

Jun 28, 2024

Engineers pioneer mass production of quantum dot lasers for optical communications

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

South Korean researchers have developed technology to mass-produce quantum dot lasers, widely used in data centers and quantum communications. This breakthrough could reduce semiconductor laser production costs to one-sixth of their current level.

Jun 28, 2024

Studying thin films under extreme temperatures with reflectometry

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A team of researchers from ANSTO and University of Technology Sydney have set a record by conducting thin film experiments at 1100 °C, using the Spatz reflectometer equipped with a vacuum furnace.

Jun 28, 2024

Semiconducting MAX phases show promise for high-temperature thermoelectric applications

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The field of thermoelectric materials has long sought to harness waste heat and convert it into useful electricity. This technology holds immense potential for improving energy efficiency across numerous industries and applications. However, devel...

Jun 28, 2024

Indian EV startup iVOOMi launches electric scooter with graphene battery

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

An India-based EV startup called iVOOMi has launched the S1 Lite, an electric scooter available with two battery options, Graphene and Li-ion.

Jun 28, 2024

Solidion plans to expand production capacity of silicon-rich graphene composite materials

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Solidion Technology, an advanced battery technology solutions provider, has announced its plan to begin expanding the production capacity of silicon-rich graphene composite materials in early 2025.

Jun 27, 2024

New study unveils formation secrets of tiny rare earth elements

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Researchers from Trinity College Dublin's School of Natural Sciences have revealed a novel route to the formation of bastnäsite, a crucial mineral for the extraction of rare earth elements (REEs). Their work offers promise in one day making t...

Jun 25, 2024

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