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New Electrode on Board: Zinc Blende Type β-SiC Anode Materials for Lithium-ion Batteries

“Scientists present a simple methodology for the synthesis of novel β-SiC nanoparticle-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries β-Silicon carbide (SiC)-based anode materials have recently garnered attention as a promising alternative to graphite in lithium-ion batteries (LIB). However, the conventional …

New Imager Microchip Helps Devices Bring Hidden Objects to Light

“Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and Oklahoma State University have developed an innovative terahertz imager microchip that can enable devices to detect objects and create images through obstacles that include fog, smoke, dust and snow. The team …

NGI uses twist to engineer 2D semiconductors with built-in memory functions

“A team of researchers at The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute (NGI) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has demonstrated that slightly twisted 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) display room-temperature ferroelectricity. This characteristic, combined with TMDs’ outstanding optical …

Quick way to check quality of 3d-printed alloys

“Scientists from NTU Singapore, have developed a fast and low-cost imaging method that can analyse the structure of 3D-printed metal parts and offer insights into the quality of the material. Most 3D-printed metal alloys consist of a myriad of microscopic …

Renesas Pioneers RISC-V Technology With RZ/Five General-Purpose MPUs Based on 64-Bit RISC-V CPU Core

“Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the RZ/Five general-purpose microprocessor units (MPUs) built around a 64-bit RISC-V CPU core. The RZ/Five employs the Andes AX45MP, based on the RISC …

Researchers Devise Attack for Stealing Data During Homomorphic Encryption

“A vulnerability in a Microsoft crypto library gives attackers a way to figure out what data is being encrypted in lockpicker-like fashion. Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed what they claim is the first successful side-channel attack on …

Researchers show how to make ‘computer’ out of liquid crystals

“Breakthrough at UChicago could pave the way for applications in robotics, computing using soft materials Researchers with the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have shown for the first time how to design the basic elements needed for …

Samsung’s LPDDR5X DRAM Validated for Use With Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Mobile Platforms

“Featuring approximately 1.2x processing speed and 20% less power consumption, Samsung’s LPDDR5X DRAM will boost the performance of ultra-high-res video recording and AI features in next-generation flagships The LPDDR5X solution will extend the use of high-performance, low-power memory …

Spintronics: Innovative crystals for future computer electronics

“Computer chips and storage elements are expected to function as quickly as possible and be energy-saving at the same time. Innovative spintronic modules are at an advantage here thanks to their high speed and efficiency, as there is no lossy …

Stanford researchers showcase a new level of control over how atoms interact

“A new study demonstrates – for the first time – how to versatilely program atoms to share information regardless of their spatial location, opening paths forward in fundamental physics and advanced computing. In a new study, Stanford researchers demonstrate how to manipulate …