On-chip solid-state Zn-air microbattery and method for its manufacture
On-chip solid-state Zn-air microbattery and method for its manufacture A microimprint method for on-chip fabrication of Zn-air microbatteries is presented, which bypasses complications of catalyst incorporation on the chip at a target position and paves the way towards production of miniaturized, rechargeable energy sources. Challenge On-chip microsystems are promising for intelligent electronics and may offer […]
Nanofluidic voltage generator
Nanofluidic voltage generator A self-powered device comprising a plurality of nanochannels is presented, which is capable to generate an impressive voltage induced by mechanical load. Challenge Due to the natural limit of fossil fuels and the worldwide concerns in relation to energy consumption and negative climate changes, alternative energy sources are becoming increasingly important. Consequently, […]