Sculpting complex 3D nanostructures with a focused ion beam
Microscope image of a helical-shaped device crafted using the new method. Credit: RIKEN. New method to fabricate 3D nanoscale devices from single-crystal materials using a focused ion beam instrument developed. Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter...
Novel fast charging solution for EVs
Lab-scale prototype. Credit: SPELL Lab. With surging popularity for EVs, rapid charging is a challenge as it requires power delivery exceeding 1 MW (which can power about 1,000 homes). Conventional charging stations rely on bulky line frequency transformers (LFTs),...
Europe’s future energy demand analysed
Credit: Pamsimhaho, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Electric mobility and stationary energy storage: strengthening local battery supply chains will require a substantial amount of energy in Europe. Europe accounts for around 25% of global electric vehicle sales. Despite...