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One of the major constraints of consumer electronics is their obsolescence, the tendency to break down and no longer be useful. Some of that obsolescence is a function of an ever-shifting culture around electronics. New phones, televisions, and gaming consoles are coming out all the time, and the societal desire to have the next best thing is powerful. Another aspect is the natural degradation of materials over time.
Flat materials that can transform into three-dimensional shapes might be used in medicine, architecture, space travel, robotics, and various other fields. However, programming these form changes demands longer and sophisticated calculations.
Double perovskites demonstrate self-healing properties after being damaged by a laser beam, paving the way for their use in device design.
Researchers at the University of Bristol, UK, have developed high-performance sodium and potassium ion batteries using sustainably sourced cellulose.
Scientists astounded by performance of sustainable batteries with far-reaching implications for e-vehicles and devices. Researchers at Bristol have