Scalable method rapidly creates stable, flexible carbon nanoparticle films using only water and oil, enabling precise, waste-free coating on complex 3d surfaces. The developed technology involves a ...

Addressing the staggering power and energy demands of artificial intelligence, engineers at the University of Houston have ...

Thin films can be made from a variety of materials, including metals (e.g., gold, silver), oxides (e.g., silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide), and semiconductors (e.g ...

EMPA's innovative lithium metal-based solid-state battery can charge in one minute, is non-flammable, and outlasts traditional lithium-ion batteries. The novel thin-film solid-state battery stacks ...

Thin films form the basis of many industries today, including semiconductors, electric vehicles, smart optical coatings, sophisticated medical equipment, and protective layers on high-temperature ...

Thin film electronics on flexible substrates is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including healthcare, consumer electronics, and aerospace.

The U.S. invented solar panels in the 1950s. But China has grown to dominate the technology in global markets. The WSJ examines whether the U.S. can reclaim its pioneering role. Photo illustration: ...

Often no thicker than a piece of paper, thin-film solar panels are among the least visible advancements in renewable energy technology today. Unlike traditional silicon panels, which are rigid and ...

The demand for thin film encapsulation is strongly aligned with the growth of flexible OLED displays, which are expected to capture 54.1% of the market in 2025. Smartphones, foldables, smartwatches, ...