Headline: Computational method discovers hundreds of new ceramics for extreme environments

■ Release Date: 2024.1.3

■ Published by: Duke University

■ Keywords: ceramics, entropy, enthalpy

■ Abstract:

If you have a deep-seated, nagging worry over dropping your phone in molten lava, you're in luck. Materials scientists have developed a method for rapidly discovering a new class of materials with heat and electronic tolerances so rugged that they that could enable devices to function at several thousands of degrees Fahrenheit.

Headline: Non-toxic quantum dots pave the way towards CMOS shortwave infrared image sensors for consumer electronics

■ Release Date: 2024.1.3

■ Published by: ICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences

■ Keywords: sensor, metal, semiconductor

■ Abstract:

Researchers have fabricated a new high-performance shortwave infrared (SWIR) image sensor based on non-toxic colloidal quantum dots. They report on a new method for synthesizing functional high-quality non-toxic colloidal quantum dots integrable with complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology.

Headline: Functional semiconductor made from graphene

■ Release Date: 2024.1.3

■ Published by: Georgia Institute of Technology

■ Keywords: graphene, semiconductor, silicon

■ Abstract:

Researchers have created the first functional semiconductor made from graphene, a single sheet of carbon atoms held together by the strongest bonds known. The breakthrough throws open the door to a new way of doing electronics.

Headline: Researchers boost signal amplification in perovskite nanosheets

■ Release Date: 2024.1.3

■ Published by: Pusan National University

■ Keywords: perovskite, solar cell, nanosheets

■ Abstract:

Perovskite nanosheets show distinctive characteristics with significant applications in science and technology. In a recent study, researchers achieved enhanced signal amplification in CsPbBr3 perovskite nanosheets with a unique waveguide pattern, which enhanced both gain and thermal stability. These advancements carry wide-ranging implications for laser, sensor, and solar cell applications, and can potentially influence areas like environmental monitoring, industrial processes, and healthcare.

Headline: Nature-inspired advanced materials achieves 99.6% solar reflectivity

■ Release Date: 2024.1.3

■ Published by: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

■ Keywords: solar, reflectivity, ceramic

■ Abstract:

Scientific researchers draw inspiration from nature's brilliance as they seek to develop transformative solutions to unresolved challenges.

Headline: Better microelectronics from coal

■ Release Date: 2024.1.3

■ Published by: University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering

■ Keywords: coal, semiconductor, carbon

■ Abstract:

Coal is an abundant resource in the United States that has, unfortunately, contributed to climate change through its use as a fossil fuel. As the country transitions to other means of energy production, it will be important to consider and reevaluate coal's economic role. Coal may actually play a vital role in next-generation electronic devices.

Headline: High-performance stretchable solar cells

■ Release Date: 2024.1.4

■ Published by: The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

■ Keywords: solar cells, polymer, photovoltaic

■ Abstract:

Engineers have succeeded in implementing a stretchable organic solar cell by applying a newly developed polymer material that demonstrated the world's highest photovoltaic conversion efficiency (19%) while functioning even when stretched for more than 40% of its original state. This new conductive polymer has high photovoltaic properties that can be stretched like rubber. The newly developed polymer is expected to play a role as a power source for next-generation wearable electronic devices.