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From ancient fossils to future cars

Researchers have developed an inexpensive, energy-efficient way to create silicon-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries from the fossilized remains of single-celled algae called diatoms. The research could lead to the development of ultra-high capacity lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics.

Benchmarking clarifies the future of Internet of Things

IDTechEx has released a newly researched report, "Internet of Things 2017-2027".

Italian olive oil brands choose Thinfilm's NFC Technology

Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced that it is integrating its NFC SpeedTap tags in the packaging of Italian olive oil brands to enable product authentication, enhance consumer engagement, and fuel online sales.

Self folding, origami robots

Researcher envi­sions a world in which tem­po­rary housing would autonomously con­structed, and origami robots would fold them­selves into 3-​​D machines for space explo­ration.

Skin patch to treat peanut allergy

A wearable patch that delivers small amounts of peanut protein through the skin shows promise for treating children and young adults with peanut allergy.

New method increases energy density in lithium batteries

Novel technique may lead to longer battery life in portable electronics and electrical vehicles

New roofing tile is also a solar panel

Homes can capture free, abundant energy from the sun through rooftop solar tiles, turning sunlight into electricity for immediate use or storage.

Giving surgical robots a human touch

A critical goal in modern surgery is to make procedures as safe and minimally invasive as possible, which often means using robotic tools.

For the first time, magnets can be made with a 3D printer

For the first time ever, permanent magnets can be produced using a 3D printer. This allows magnets to be produced in complex forms and precisely customised magnetic fields, required, for example, in magnetic sensors.

Flexible cells on roofs to windows to cars to even clothing

A new kind of high performance light-harvesting material with unusual crystallisation, which aligns its molecules to improve performance.

Production capacity for neodymium-iron-boron magnets, ferrite magnets

Hitachi Metals, Ltd has announced its decision that its Magnetic Materials Company will introduce innovative production lines for Neodymium-Iron-Boron magnet and ferrite magnet at the Kumagaya Works with the aim of satisfying surging demand for automotive-related motors as well as various electric motors for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Technique to improve carbon superlattices for quantum electronics

Researchers have found a technique to improve carbon superlattices for quantum electronic device applications.

Soft robots that mimic human muscles

Researchers are developing soft, flexible and reconfigurable robots. Air-actuated, they behave like human muscles and may be used in physical rehabilitation. They are made of low-cost materials and could easily be produced on a large scale.

Airbus Vahana robot air taxi

Airbus Group experts are looking skywards to develop radical concepts that will relieve urban congestion.

One-time pollutant may become valued product

Chemists have discovered that one or more organic compounds in a family that traditionally has been known as pollutants could offer an important advance to make cheap, reliable batteries.

eChemion

eChemion is an Oregon-based start-up that has developed a process to surface-treat graphitic electrodes for redox flow batteries. The company is a spin-off of Oregon State University and is now completing its Series A round of funding.

Researchers say 2D boron may be best for flexible electronics

Though they're touted as ideal for electronics, two-dimensional materials like graphene may be too flat and hard to stretch to serve in flexible, wearable devices. "Wavy" borophene might be better, according to scientists.

New fuel cell aircraft flies

Following Boeing flying an uneconomical single seated plane about ten years ago a four seat hydrogen fuel cell plane has taken to the skies. The hydrogen-powered experimental aircraft HY4 has made its first official flight, taking off and landing at Stuttgart Airport Germany.

ADPV signs joint development contract with Solliance

Solliance is pleased to announce that ADPV Limited has signed a Joint development contract with Solliance concerning the development of two-step electroplated CIGS modules.

New cyber security threat: hacking 3D printers

Cyber security experts, as part of an international research team, were able to sabotage a drone by hacking the computer controlling the 3D printer that made its parts.