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Scientists discover way to pause ultrafast melting in silicon using precisely timed laser pulses
A team of physicists has discovered a method to temporarily halt the ultrafast melting of silicon using a carefully timed ...
Programmable soft material bends, bounces and absorbs energy on demand
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and their collaborators have created a new class of programmable ...
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Silicon dethroned? China’s 2D InSe wafer sets new bar for next-gen chip tech
Wafer-scale InSe transistors with record electron mobility and low power use could power the next generation of AI chips.
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Do more with less—reducing material usage in light-driven energy conversion
Researchers from the Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, have developed a new synthesis route for ultrathin ...
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Government targets energy use at polysilicon plants
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has launched a 2025 inspection program targeting energy consumption at 41 major polysilicon producers to curb output.
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Wacker’s new silicone rubber increases safety in high-voltage batteries
At the K 2025 International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, WACKER is all set to unveil a new silicone rubber that reliably insulates busbars in high-voltage batteries of electric cars. As it can ...
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Onsemi powers Xiaomi electric SUVs
Onsemi has announced that some Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV models now feature an 800V drive platform powered by Onsemi’s EliteSiC ...