New sensor could make hydrogen-powered cars safer
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a promising low-emissions technology, but detecting gas leaks can be challenging. A new sensor could ...
Tag: nanotechnology
New research looks to crack the code of hydrogen embrittlement
Two University of Sydney professors are studying atomic structures to find the cause of hydrogen embrittlement in steels.
New quantum dot research paves the way for cheaper, super-efficient semiconductors
A recent study has uncovered promising results that show low-cost quantum dot semiconductors can compete with more expensive technologies.
This research is helping engineering tools keep their cutting edge for longer
Materials researchers are working on a model that could save engineering companies time and money by increasing the cutting life ...
Nanotechnology is helping those with lung disease breathe easier
Tiny biological messengers are being used by an Australian team that is devising new treatments for lung diseases.
Graphene: Engineering the ‘wonder material’ to live up to the hype
Electronics engineer Francesca Iacopi is intent on taking innovative 2D materials like graphene out of the lab and into the ...
Wearable sensors will give doctors a snapshot of patient health in real time
New wearable sensors promise to give doctors a picture of a patient’s health without invasive and expensive tests.
Energy and efficiency needs are forcing a rethink of data storage
The rise of big data has meant a vast increase in the amount of data out there, which means it's ...
The source of graphene’s lackluster performance revealed as silicon impurities
Graphene’s reputation as the ‘material of the future’ has been tarnished by its disappointing performance. A new study got to ...
Smart phone HIV test could save lives all over the world
A team of researchers in the United Kingdom has developed a mobile diagnostic tool that could help save lives in ...
