A research team has recently published research about exciting advances in microactuator fabrication for soft microrobots.
By John McAleese
30 Jun 2021
The ever-increasing power density of electric vehicle (EV) battery packs necessitates advanced thermal interface materials (TIMs) to provide superior thermal management of the batteries and power electronics. State-of-the-art TIMs play a vital role in maintaining the safe operation and consistent performance of modern EVs.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
29 Jun 2021
This article discusses in detail how the surface roughness of medical implants affects their functionality.
By Sarah Moore
29 Jun 2021
In a new study published in Advanced Science, researchers from the Imperial College London and University College London described how they created novel free-standing supercapacitor electrodes with high energy storage capacity by making use of an organic by-product of paper manufacturing called lignin.
By Brett Smith
28 Jun 2021
Renewables such as solar and wind will have a greater role in electricity generation, but their intermittent nature means they cannot be relied upon 24/7; effective storage techniques must be found to ensure we reap the full benefits.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
25 Jun 2021
One promising energy storage technology is redox flow batteries, a type of electrochemical energy storage device that can be used like a fuel cell or a rechargeable battery. They have great potential for energy storage thanks to their flexible system design and ease of scaling up.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
25 Jun 2021
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles – the flying cars and mobility devices that were once the realm of science fiction – could be a reality in the near future thanks to the latest breakthroughs in battery design.
By Ben Pilkington
25 Jun 2021
The demand for printed, flexible electronics in the industry over the decade will rise to $13 billion, according to a 2021 report from IDTechEx. The use of thin electronics on flexible substrates will be driven by the need to reduce weight, a primary concern for the production of electric vehicles.
By Brett Smith
22 Jun 2021
Norwegian company Kongsberg Ferrotech is making use of recent 3D printing developments to optimize subsea pipeline repairs with its new, award-winning Nautilus.
New Li-ion battery technology from California-based Enevate delivers charging times as much as 10 times faster than typical Li-ion batteries.