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Briefs: Physical Sciences
In a recent study published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials, researchers have utilized poly(vinylphosphonic acid) (PVPA) as a binder for a micro-SiO electrodes, achieving superior performance compared to conventional cells. Read on to learn more.
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Briefs: Materials
Inventors from NASA Langley and NASA Ames have created a new type of carbon fiber polymer composite that has a high thermal conductivity.
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Briefs: Lighting
The optical concentration sensor has been demonstrated to effectively measure pretreat concentrations in both still and flowing liquid conditions and is resistant to contamination issues as necessitated by the UWMS.
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Briefs: Energy
Drawing inspiration from how spiders spin silk to make webs, a team of researchers has developed an innovative method of producing soft fibers that possess three key properties (strong, stretchable, and electrically conductive), and at the same time can be easily reused to produce new fibers.
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Briefs: Materials
Researchers have fabricated a novel device that could dramatically boost the conversion of heat into electricity. If perfected, the technology could help recoup some of the recoverable heat energy that is wasted in the U.S. at a rate of about $100 billion each year.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The technology allows for higher surface conductivity, improved impedance control, expanded design and application potential, and greater choice of materials for optimized performance.
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Application Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Because laser crystals are sensitive optical components and are often used with high-power lasers, depositing the correct coatings onto them without introducing any defects is essential.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
A research team developed a thread made of conductive cellulose that offers practical possibilities for electronic textiles. Sewing the electrically conductive cellulose threads into a...
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Briefs: Materials
Graphene — hexagonally arranged carbon atoms in a single layer with superior pliability and high conductivity — could impact the development of future motion detection, tactile sensing,...
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The material could potentially provide a platform for error-free quantum computing.
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Briefs: Materials
This process could improve large touchscreens, LED light panels, and window-mounted infrared solar cells.
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Briefs: Materials
These “living machines” hold potential for applications from medical treatments to improving the environment.
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Q&A: Electronics & Computers
Professor Jiwoong Park and his team have made a material that is crystalline in the X-Y direction, but amorphous in the Z direction.
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Briefs: Lighting
This paves the way for innovative and more energy-efficient printed electronics.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
The compact instrument measures thermal conductivity of materials at below ambient temperatures.
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Briefs: Energy
An entire 20-story concrete building could store energy like a giant battery.
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Briefs: Materials
High-quality coated components can be integrated into complex systems in a sustainable way.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Applications include portable aerospace structures and terrestrial structures such as cleanrooms and field hospitals.
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Articles: Electronics & Computers
Conductive cellulose, composites testing, and a light-emitting tattoo.
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Briefs: Nanotechnology
This method is an important step towards smaller, more advanced, environmentally friendly electronics.
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Briefs: Energy
These nanomaterial strain sensors are ten times more sensitive when measuring minute movements compared to existing technology.
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Briefs: Materials
The material, commonly found in house paint, can be used in a device to more efficiently process information.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The system enables measurement of active or passive microstrip line devices with DC probing capability.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The flexible composites can be used as thermal insulation for environments of up to 1200 °C.
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Briefs: Energy
The material can be scaled for use in ultra-efficient, power-dense, electric vehicle traction motors.
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Briefs: Motion Control
This material could be used for artificial muscles that power bio-inspired robots.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Smart devices measure electrical signals from the skin, indicating stress levels and emotions.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Inspired by the octopus, the structure senses, computes, and responds without any centralized processing.
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Briefs: Materials
A ceramic sensor could be embedded into structures such as bridges and aircraft to monitor their health.
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