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Invisible High-Resolution Fingerprint Sensors
A 0.2 mm thick sensor that can read fingerprints with incredible detail by detecting visible light reflected from the surface of the skin.
Teaching Machines to Think Like Humans
An artificial neural network based entirely on memristors is developed.
The Success of Plasma for Microfabrication in Electronics
New plasma techniques are contributing to the rapid development of new micro-electromechanical systems.
A Nano-Scale Graphene Accelerometer
Graphene forms the basis of the world’s smallest accelerometer a team of scientists in Sweden and Germany has recently developed
Plasma Improves Printing of Fine Structures Using Nano Inks
Plasma printing pre-treatment contributes to increased print resolution with conductive nano inks on flexible polymer substrates.
Expanding the Capabilities of IR Spectroscopy
An on-chip multi-wavelength IR sensor that can measure the thermal spectrum of matter.
Building a Sustainable Future with Emission-Free Cement
A new electrochemical reactor could be the solution to emissionless cement production.
Metamaterial Improves Solar Cells
As the demand for photovoltaics increases, so too does the demand for rare metal resources, which must be addressed.
Searching for New Hydrogen Production Pathways
An interdisciplinary collaboration identified a superior catalyst for water splitting. The applied strategy however, could also be a pathway towards a clear knowledge of quantum materials and their unusual properties.
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