Technology/Engineering/Computer Science
Semiconductor technology mitigates fire risk in electric vehicle batteries
IMAGE: Top-view SEM images and photographs (inset) of plain-Li, and Li@p-PCL electrodes after cycling tests with Li|Li symmetrical cells at 1.0 mA cm-2 and 1.0 mAh cm-2… view more Credit: Korea Institute of Science and Technology(KIST) Despite rapid development of electric vehicles (EVs), the safety of the lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries remains a concern as they are …
Robots with T-ray technology to spot and remove cancer tumors in £8 million project
IMAGE: The in vivo THz imaging systems set up for skin imaging in Professor Emma MacPherson’s lab at the University of Warwick. view more Credit: University of Warwick Scientists to investigate potential of terahertz radiation, or T-rays, to diagnose skin and colorectal cancers and improve accuracy of cancer surgery using robots £8 million funding for collaboration …
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s shadow figment technology foils cyberattacks
RICHLAND, Wash.–Scientists have created a cybersecurity technology called Shadow Figment that is designed to lure hackers into an artificial world, then stop them from doing damage by feeding them illusory tidbits of success. The aim is to sequester bad actors by captivating them with an attractive–but imaginary–world. The technology is aimed at protecting physical targets–infrastructure …
New technology converts waste plastics to jet fuel in an hour
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University researchers have developed an innovative way to convert plastics to ingredients for jet fuel and other valuable products, making it easier and more cost effective to reuse plastics. The researchers in their reaction were able to convert 90% of plastic to jet fuel and other valuable hydrocarbon products within …
SLAS Technology April issue dives into reactive oxygen species
Oak Brook, IL – The April edition of SLAS Technology features the cover article “Therapeutic Potential of Reactive Oxygen Species: State of the Art and Recent Advances” by Valeria Graceffa, Ph.D. (Institute of Technology Sligo, Sligo, Ireland). The cover article explores the therapeutic potential of reactive oxygen species (ROS) including applications ranging from wound healing …
Technology uses ‘single’ approach to develop electronics, acoustics
IMAGE: Purdue University innovators developed a new approach to creating popular thin films used for devices. This image shows work on a sample of that innovation while it was heating up. view more Credit: Purdue University/Robynne Paldi WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A Purdue University innovator has developed a new approach to creating popular thin films used …
Stabilization technology for wireless communications for manufacturing systems
IMAGE: Image of an unregistered terminal (right) and visualization screen (left) of real-time visualization technology for wireless environment. By analyzing the information from the sensor installed in the yellow circle in… view more Credit: National Institute of Information and Communications Technology [Abstract] The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT, President: TOKUDA Hideyuki, Ph.D.) …
How market incumbents can navigate disruptive technology change
Researchers from University of Texas at San Antonio and University of Southern California published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the difficult choices industry incumbents and new entrants face during times of potentially disruptive technological change. The study, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing, is titled “Leapfrogging, Cannibalization, and Survival during …
ETRI Hologram Technologies won I-zone Best Prototype Award in Displayweek 2020
IMAGE: A researcher from ETRI is looking at the 360° tabletop hologram system. view more Credit: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI) A hologram technology developed by South Korean researchers has won the top prize at one of the world’s most renowned conferences on display technologies. It is anticipated that the award will be a chance for …