Electronics

One tiny diode could shrink image sensors by adding memory and processing
P-n diodes are two-terminal devices that consist of two types of semiconductor materials (i.e., a... Read more
Reshore semiconductor manufacturing to UK and US to meet sustainability goals, study says
Making semiconductors in the UK and the US would be the most sustainable way to... Read more
Leather gets a power upgrade with laser-written microsupercapacitors
Researchers have developed a simple and eco-friendly way to use a laser to turn natural... Read more
Cheaper thermoelectrics? Silver selenide approaches performance level of commercial materials
Thermoelectric (TE) materials, which can directly convert heat into electricity and vice versa, are attracting... Read more
Swapping one atom can cut heat flow through a molecule by half
Swapping a single atom can fine-tune the thermal conductance of single-molecule junctions without affecting their... Read more
Opening the door to more efficient orbitronic devices
Electrons have three intrinsic properties: spin, charge and orbital angular momentum. Researchers have long studied... Read more
How a 'perfectly symmetrical' 2D perovskite could boost tandem solar cells
Rice University scientists and collaborators have created a new type of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor that... Read more
Nexperia's China unit nears fully local production of chips: company sources
The domestic unit of the Chinese-owned, Dutch-headquartered chipmaker Nexperia will soon be able to produce... Read more
Novel interfacial structure achieves highly efficient, stable tandem solar cells
As a response to the global demand for clean energy transition, tandem solar cells are... Read more
Light bends perovskite crystal lattice, opening way to new devices
New types of semiconductor devices that respond to light could be possible using materials called... Read more
Three-in-one diode integrates sensing, memory and processing for smart cameras
Think about how easily you recognize a friend in a dimly lit room. Your eyes... Read more
Photonic chip packaging can withstand extreme environments
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new way... Read more
Engineers create light-activated gel that boosts ion conductivity 400-fold
Consider the chief difference between living systems and electronics: The first is generally soft and... Read more
Flexible gel can turn body heat into power for next-generation wearables
A soft material developed by researchers at QUT can convert body heat into electricity, opening... Read more
Practical design guidelines for atom-thin oxide transistors enable reliable 3D chip integration
Researchers at National Taiwan University have developed a unified model that explains how thickness, defects,... Read more