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NU Researchers Use Liquid Crystals to Scale-up Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers create a technique that led to improved efficiency for large-area perovskite solar modules

Brian Sandalow, Senior Communications Coordinator, Northwestern University 02.12.24

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3D Printed Electronic Skin Provides Promise for Human-Machine Interaction

Student researchers have developed a 3D-printed electronic skin that can flex, stretch and sense like human skin, opening the door for new advances in HMI.

Bailey Noah, Texas A&M University College of Engineering 01.26.24

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NextFlex Looks Toward the Future with Latest Funding Round

With the latest round, NextFlex has now awarded $134 million in funding for flexible hybrid electronics projects.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 01.08.24

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Chemists Create Organic Molecules in a Rainbow of Colors

The molecules, known as acenes, could be useful as organic light-emitting diodes or solar cells, among other possible applications.

Anne Trafton, MIT News 12.05.23

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Inverted Perovskite Solar Cell Breaks 25% Efficiency Record

Researchers improve cell efficiency using a combination of molecules to address different issues.

Win Reynolds, Research Science and Engineering Editor, Northwestern University 11.20.23

17th International Symposium on Flexible Organic Electronics (ISFOE23)

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11.17.23

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SRI is Developing Textiles that Record Audio

Turning piezoelectric materials and lithium-ion batteries into thread, innovators will weave fabrics that record sound.

10.20.23

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New Wearable Sensor Makes Continuous Analysis of Sweat Possible: PSU Researchers

The device can detect specific glucose levels in sweat for three weeks while simultaneously monitoring body temperature and pH levels.

Andrew Krebs, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, Penn State College of Engineering 10.03.23

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Electronic Sensor the Size of a Single Molecule Could Be Potential Game-Changer

Australian researchers have developed a piezoresistor that is about 500,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

Curtin University 10.03.23

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ASU, Applied Materials to Create Materials-to-Fab Center

More than $270 million in corporate and state investment will help advance Arizona’s semiconductor industry.

07.12.23

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ORNL, UMaine 3D Print Home from Biobased Materials

The home could lead to the printing of thousands more like it.

05.02.23

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New Programmable Smart Fabric Responds to Temperature and Electricity

Unique smart fabric is the first to change both color and shape in response to two different stimuli.

University of Waterloo Media Relations 04.24.23

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Is it COVID-19 or the Flu? New Sensor Could Tell You in 10 Seconds

A nanomaterials-based sensor using graphene detects flu and COVID-19 much more quickly than conventional tests.

Dmitry Keeriv , Research Associate (Independent Scientist) at the University of Texas at Austin 04.04.23

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At the Edge of Graphene-Based Electronics

Walter de Heer and his collaborators developed a new nanoelectronics platform based on graphene — a single sheet of carbon atoms.

Catherine Barzler, Georgia Institute of Technology Senior Research Writer/Editor 12.22.22

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Quantum Science Partnership Puts Academic Expertise at Heart of Research

Quantum Science secured a research partnership with the University of Glasgow.

11.03.22

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Disposable Electronics on a Simple Sheet of Paper

Researchers have created a prototype circuit board that is made of a sheet paper with fully integrated electrical components.

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 10.13.22

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Imperial College Styles Wearable Sensors Into T-shirts and Face Masks

During embroidery, PECOTEX was more reliable and less likely to break, allowing for more layers to be embroidered on top of each other.

Caroline Brogan, Imperial College of London Communications Division 10.07.22

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Linköping Researchers Report Major Leap for Stable High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells

Improving stability is something that researchers at Linköping University, together with international collaborators, have now managed to solve.

Anders Törneholm, Linköping University Communications Officer 09.08.22

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Sensor Could Help Patients Stay on Top of Their Meds

UCLA scientists report the invention of a tiny sensor that detects lithium levels from sweat on the surface of a fingertip in as little as 30 seconds.

American Chemical Society (ACS) 08.25.22