21 Dec 2015

Minuscule pillars double the efficiency of solar cells
Solar cells are generally flat. However, by adding minuscule silicon pillars to the surface, it is possible to more than double the amount of energy produced for each surface.
13 Dec 2013

Squeezing transistors saves energy
Leakage current can be radically reduced by "squeezing" the transistor with a piezoelectric material.
17 Dec 2010

Chip provides its own power
Microchips that 'harvest' the energy they need from their own surroundings, without depending on batteries or mains electricity.