FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS

May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making Air Safer: New Ways to Detect Ammonia with Smart Materials

Detecting ammonia isn’t just about avoiding bad smells—it’s about safety. This gas can harm workers in factories, pollute the environment, and linger in poorly ventilated spaces. Traditional sensors often struggle because they either pick up ammonia too slowly or take too long to reset. A new approa

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Mar 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Seeing is Believing: The Pressure-Sensitive Device That Colors Under Pressure

The world of electronics is always buzzing with new ideas. One of the latest innovations is a clever device that changes color when pressure is applied. This isn't just any device; it's a pressure-sensitive film made from H3PO4 and PVA with tiny hemispheric microstructures. These microstructures are

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Hands-On Innovation: A Flexible, Wearable Sensor That Boosts Human Touch

You know those virtual reality gloves that make you feel like you're holding an object? Well, imagine a wearable device that's designed to directly interact with your nerves by mimicking touch. Researchers have created a clever little platform that uses advanced manufacturing techniques to combine c

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Nov 27 2024SCIENCE

Supercharged Flexible Batteries: A New Multidimensional Mix

In the world of flexible electronics, planar microsupercapacitors (MSCs) are superstars. They store energy and deliver power, making them ideal for wearable devices. But creating high-performance MSCs is tricky. You need materials that let ions move quickly and offer lots of active sites. Scientists

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