An international research team has discovered that the piezoelectric properties of Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 capacitors can be dynamically altered by external electrical cycling, leading to the inversion of the piezoelectric effect’s sign. This revelation, supported by density…
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have introduced a groundbreaking approach in semiconductor technology using mixed-dimensional transistors. This innovation paves the way for more efficient, high-performance electronics, overcoming the challenges of traditional downscaling and…
“We used advanced fabrication techniques to cut small transducers from high-quality piezoelectric materials that allowed us to design miniaturized ultrasound stickers,” Xuanhe Zhao, professor of mechanical engineering at MIT, says. Credit: Courtesy of the researchers…
The Korea Institute of Energy Research has significantly advanced semi-transparent perovskite solar cell technology, achieving a world-leading efficiency of 21.68% and demonstrating exceptional durability. This breakthrough, aimed at enhancing solar cell application in windows and…
Restoring natural sensory feedback results in functional and cognitive benefits for leg prosthesis users. Credit: Pietro Comaschi A few years ago, a team of researchers working under Professor Stanisa Raspopovic at the ETH Zurich Neuroengineering…
A schematic illustration depicting the generation of microdroplets through the integration of inverse colloidal crystal structures into a microfluidic system. The system demonstrated the capability to produce over 10,000 droplets per second. Credit: Masumi Yamada…
A recent study has introduced an innovative nanogel capable of delivering anti-inflammatory drugs directly to glial cells, showing promise in treating spinal cord injuries that lead to paraplegia or quadriplegia. Innovative nanogels developed by researchers…
Researchers at Washington State University have developed the smallest and fastest micro-robots, potentially transforming fields from artificial pollination to surgery. Utilizing shape memory alloys for movement, these robots—significantly lighter and quicker than previous models—aspire to…
Researchers at Osaka University have developed a groundbreaking flexible optical sensor that works even when crumpled. Using carbon nanotube photodetectors and wireless Bluetooth technology, this sensor enables non-invasive analysis and holds promise for advancements in…
Researchers have discovered a faster-than-expected transition from bright to dark excitons in anatase TiO2, providing new insights into semiconductor excitonic dynamics that could inform the design of future light-based devices and energy materials. A collaborative…
