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Researchers have advanced Na-ion battery technology by developing fast-charging capabilities and enhancing the negative electrode with organic materials, reducing reliance on rare, non-European materials. Additionally, they’ve improved the cathode, creating a high-energy, fast-charging, cobalt-free material that lasts longer due to its gradual structural change during use. Credit: TU DelftResearchers at TU Delft have created a battery that uses fewer critical materials, charges rapidly, holds a significant amount of…

A quantum scientist has developed a method to enhance quantum simulators, devices crucial for exploring unsolved problems in quantum physics. This advancement could significantly impact various fields, including finance, encryption, and data storage, by making quantum simulators more controllable and versatile. Credit: SciTechDaily.comCreating a quantum computer powerful enough to tackle problems we cannot solve with current computers remains a big challenge for quantum physicists. A well-functioning quantum simulator – a…

Researchers are pioneering the development of metamaterials, whose properties are not dictated by molecular composition but by their structural geometry. This innovation is made possible through digital design and 3D printing, enabling the creation of materials with unprecedented characteristics, such as solid structures that act like fluids. Credit: SciTechDaily.comThe advancement in metamaterials technology, facilitated by AI, enables the creation of materials with novel properties and enhanced durability, promising…

Scientists have developed amorphous silicon carbide, a strong and scalable material with potential uses in microchip sensors, solar cells, and space exploration. This breakthrough promises significant advancements in material science and microchip technology. An artist’s impression of amorphous silicon carbide nanostrings testing to its limit tensile strength. Credit: Science BrushA material that doesn’t just rival the strength of diamonds and graphene, but boasts a yield strength 10 times greater than Kevlar, renowned…

Delft University of Technology researchers have successfully teleported quantum information across a basic network. This is the first of its type, and a big step towards the quantum Internet. This accomplishment was made feasible by significantly increased quantum memory and improved quantum link quality between the network's three nodes. The ability to transport quantum information between network nodes is what gives a future quantum Internet its power. This will open the door to a wide range of applications, including…