Bent, but not broken
Dec 17, 2014
Bendable electronics could help make robust wearable devices that can continuously monitor a person’s health.
Results for electrical engineering
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Graphene is taking charge
Dec 22, 2014
Graphene-based capacitors prove useful in advanced non-linear electronics.
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Windows could take the heat
Dec 23, 2014
Generators embedded in windows produce electricity from the temperature differential between an air-conditioned interior and a sunny outside world.
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Lights up for chaotic storage
Dec 23, 2014
Chaotic optical resonators can trap more light energy than their orderly counterparts.
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Thinking outside the box in flood control
Dec 23, 2014
Floating paper cubes containing low-cost, inkjet printed electronic sensors can wirelessly monitor floods in real time.
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Tiny tuner turns heat into power
Feb 6, 2015
Sustainable energy generation boosted by a nanoscale device that converts thermal infrared radiation to an electrical current.
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A different kind of light
Mar 28, 2015
The discovery of the incandescent light bulb has transformed human existence. New LED technologies promise to be the next step forward.
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Nano therapeutics heat up
Apr 18, 2015
Smart, stretchable pads open up a new approach for thermotherapy.
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Electronics conference gives a positive charge
Apr 25, 2015
Highlighting sustainability and the work of female researchers was a strong focus of the international KAUST-US NSF electronics conference.
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Optical chips harness the power of rogue waves
May 2, 2015
A microchip designed to generate and control rogue waves of light on the nano-scale has many potential applications.
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Fixing a greenhouse gas for useful chemicals
May 16, 2015
A catalyst that helps develop a new route to break up carbon dioxide uses a renewable source of clean energy.
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Targeting cancer cells with tiny magnetic wires
May 30, 2015
Magnetic nanowires with weak magnetic fields and low frequencies can destroy cancer cells without generating heat.
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Perfect absorption graphene style
Jun 27, 2015
A tiny device broadens the bandwith to enable absorption with wide-reaching potential for electrical engineering.
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Silicon tubes for smarter transistors
Jul 7, 2015
Transistor designs based on nanotubes could considerably reduce the power demands of computers.
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Signal noise annoys no more
Jul 13, 2015
Identifying noise in communication signals helps to filter out glitches and improve transmission quality.
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Better routing for wireless networks
Jul 27, 2015
An improved wireless communication protocol enables more robust links between remote electronic devices.
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Visual computing hits a moving target
Aug 1, 2015
A surprisingly simple algorithm helps computers perceive individual objects inside videos from their movement patterns.
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Resolving richer textures with computer vision
Aug 29, 2015
A novel computing technique recognizes and captures the distinctive surface patterns appearing in videos and images.
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Lasers bridge the rainbow
Sep 26, 2015
Subtle changes to the composition of a semiconductor structure enable laser light at colors previously not thought possible.
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Sensors for a light touch
Oct 31, 2015
Biocompatible tactile sensors based on magnetic hair-like structures enable new applications for touch sensors.
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Smart technology shows where we're at
Nov 7, 2015
A combination of state-of-the-art sensors and standardized data analysis will transform research for tracking animals and humans.
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Miniature flexible sensor to detect heart disease
Nov 14, 2015
A new biosensor made of laser-etched electrodes on a gold-coated polymer may provide an effective and cost-efficient way to assess heart disease risk.
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An antenna that goes the distance
Nov 21, 2015
A low-cost, copper-based flexible and stretchable antenna improves far-field data communication in wearable electronics.
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A smoother route to smart sensors
Dec 12, 2015
Growing high-quality films of hybrid perovskite materials takes solution-processed phototransistors to new levels of performance.
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New lessons for an old magnet
Jan 23, 2016
The surface structure of magnetite is crucial to its performance in magnetism-based electronic applications.
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Wireless devices tune-in to cloud power
Feb 6, 2016
Next-generation mobile networks can use cloud computing algorithms to manage the increasingly high data demands of users.
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Artificial skin sensors made from sticky notes
Feb 18, 2016
A paper-based sensor that mimics the sensory functions of human skin has been developed for the first time from low-cost and commonly available household materials.
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Taking the heat out of emitters
Apr 9, 2016
Semiconductor light-emitting diodes fabricated on a metal substrate are less prone to overheating.
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A picture of the artist captured in a stroke
Apr 16, 2016
A graphics technique is the first to identify people based on their sketching style.
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Sneaky losses solved for resistive memory
Apr 30, 2016
A data readout scheme achieves an unprecedented reduction in power consumption for a promising high-performance resistive memory architecture.
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Nanoscale patterning is better with gas
Jul 2, 2016
Adding a gas enhances the processing of hybrid organic-inorganic materials for improved solar cells.
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Tweaking the perfect recipe
Jul 9, 2016
Adjusting the cooking time is all it takes to tune the magnetic properties of these multi-functional iron nanowires.
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Memory device sees the light
Jul 23, 2016
Ferroelectric tunnel junction promises low-power, high-density data storage.
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Step into the white light for faster communication
Aug 13, 2016
Nanocrystals that generate white light could help combine lighting and communications systems into one.
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Crafting technology from nature's darkest secrets
Aug 20, 2016
Exploiting the properties of disordered chaotic systems leads to low-cost energy harvesting and innovative micro-surgery applications.
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Gentle sensors for diagnosing brain disorders
Sep 24, 2016
New sensor design paves the way for safer and more effective brain monitoring.
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Shape detection at fault
Oct 8, 2016
Software that automatically recognizes surfaces within complex three-dimensional images can benefit petroleum extraction.
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Helping computers to see who we really are
Oct 8, 2016
Algorithms that train computers to automatically detect human activity in videos can improve online searches and real-world surveillance systems.
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A modern way to heal old wounds
Oct 15, 2016
Smart bandage technology provides instant updates on the condition of chronic wounds through a mobile phone app.
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Driven to diffraction
Nov 9, 2016
Optical elements that diffract light could lead to smaller and more powerful cameras.
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Color-changing coatings ready for the big time
Nov 19, 2016
Wafer-thin, scratch-proof films can generate a rainbow of colors using random metallic nanostructures.
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Rolling out an e-sticker revolution
Jan 2, 2017
High-speed fabrication developed at KAUST can turn out adhesive and flexible electronic devices in any shape imaginable.
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Blind matchmaking for more efficient wireless networks
Feb 25, 2017
Autonomously pairing network users could expand the capability of the next generation of wireless networks
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Stretching toward energy efficiency
Mar 18, 2017
Deformable thermoelectric materials add a new twist to the design of energy-scavenging devices.
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Feeling the heat in cells
Apr 8, 2017
New nano-sized sensors provide unprecedented data on how heat diffuses in and out of living cells.
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The crest of waveforms for next-gen radar
May 6, 2017
A new method for shaping the waveform generated by multi-antenna radar systems is inexpensive and practical.
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Keeping the hydrogen coming
Jun 5, 2017
A coating of molybdenum improves the efficiency of catalysts for producing hydrogen.
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Splitting water for the cost of a nickel
Jun 24, 2017
A simple treatment of nickel to make it an efficient catalyst for water splitting.
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Keeping the heat out
Jul 1, 2017
Insights into the thermal behavior of metal-nitride nanowires could open new avenues in optical electronics.
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A firefly's flash inspires new nanolaser light
Jul 15, 2017
Synchronized emissions from innovative on-chip lasers create possibilities for inexpensive artificial neural networks.
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Smart sensors could save lives
Jul 22, 2017
3D-printed, disposable sensors capable of detecting noxious gases and changes in temperature and humidity could revolutionize environmental monitoring.
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Blink and you'll miss it
Aug 20, 2017
A faster approach for computer detection of moving objects in video takes us a step closer to mimicking the reflexive detection ability of the animal visual system.
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Dark materials squeeze green fuel from sunlight
Aug 27, 2017
Metallic nanostructures that slow down light dramatically can triple the efficiency of solar-based hydrogen fuel generation.
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No strings attached for underwater video system
Sep 14, 2017
An underwater wireless optical communications system for streaming high-quality, live video.
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Bringing signals into phase
Sep 25, 2017
A novel type of electronic component made from a blend of polymer materials could enable more effective circuitry.
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A radical solution comes from mixing tools
Oct 1, 2017
The molten surface of a sodium-based material could assist the direct conversion of methane to useful building blocks.
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Think laterally to sidestep production problems
Oct 15, 2017
The side-by-side deposition of atomically flat semiconductor sheets enhances solar cell conversion efficiency.
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Flexible batteries a highlight for smart dental aids
Oct 25, 2017
Redesigned lithium-ion batteries could help improve the efficiency of orthodontic devices.
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Simple green synthesis is a breath of fresh air
Nov 5, 2017
A method for creating nanoparticles without using solvents could lead to environmentally friendly electronics.
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Semiconductors with an aligned interface
Nov 12, 2017
Efficiency gains come from tuning the properties of semiconducting materials by combining layers of different composition.
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Unleashing ultraviolet brings visible improvement
Dec 10, 2017
High-speed communication systems based on ultraviolet radiation are now in sight.
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Carving out circuits that click into place
Dec 24, 2017
An easy and reliable assembly approach, inspired by building blocks, challenges the current fabrication of electronic systems.
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Making waves for ultrahigh definition displays
Jan 14, 2018
Wavy transistors that vertically gain width without increasing their on-chip footprint could drive future flexible displays.
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Taking control at the junction
Jan 21, 2018
Fine tuning the composition of nitride alloys can further the development of optical and electronic interface devices.
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Flexing for the next silicon wave
Jan 28, 2018
Ultrathin, rigid silicon segments that are wired through interdigitated metal contacts produce ultraflexible high-performance solar cells.
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Round-the-clock power from smart bowties
Feb 4, 2018
Innovative diode design uses ultrafast quantum tunneling to harvest infrared energy from the environment.
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Super-adsorbent MOF to control humidity
Feb 4, 2018
A metal-organic framework that can take up twice its weight in water and then release it when humidity falls.
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Cleaning nanowires to get out more light
Mar 4, 2018
A simple chemical surface treatment improves the performance of nanowire ultraviolet light-emitting diodes.
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Marine exploration sensing with light and sound
Mar 11, 2018
Unveiling new strategies to improve future wireless underwater sensing networks for marine research and communication.
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Hussain is taking a flexible approach
Mar 25, 2018
From farming to healthcare, there are few areas of our lives that couldn’t be enhanced by incorporating flexible CMOS electronics.
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Tuning in to magnetic ink
Apr 1, 2018
A new ink containing iron oxide nanoparticles can be turned into fully printed and versatile components for cellular networks.
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Building crystals on a very hot surface
Apr 15, 2018
An innovative chemical reactor for depositing semiconductors at very high temperatures draws on the strength of Saudi Arabia’s chemical industry.
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Energy efficiency on a roll
Apr 22, 2018
Ultrathin films curve up into long, light and cost-effective heat-harvesting tubes for high-power generation.
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Controlling the crystal structure of gallium oxide
Apr 29, 2018
Precise control of the atomic structure of gallium oxide layers improves the development of high-power electronic devices.
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Smart skin for flexible monitoring
May 3, 2018
An electronic tag that stretches and flexes while it records location and environmental data can monitor marine animals in their natural habitat.
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Robots learn by checking in on team members
Jun 10, 2018
Innovative drone designs and software enable a team of drones to work together in a coordinated approach.
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Boring down on boron
Jun 10, 2018
Learning how boron evaporates will help to improve water desalination technologies.
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Brighter blue lights for faster communication
Dec 11, 2018
High-performance blue-light-emitting diodes could boost white lighting and high-speed data transmission.
