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“A single-actuator system allows sensor-free highly precise position control for microelectromechanical devices. The ability to precisely control the position and movement of miniature devices is being taken into new territory as KAUST scientists develop tinier and simpler devices without a …
“Optical fibers doped with perovskite nanocrystals bring new opportunities for photodetectors for high-speed, free-space and underwater data links. In free-space and underwater optical wireless communication systems, there is often a trade-off between the size of a photodetector and its bandwidth …
“A universal mechanism could explain the formation of carbon nanoparticles in interstellar and terrestrial environments. Carbon nanostructures that formed in circumstellar envelopes around carbon-rich stars may have a shared chemical origin with soot particles produced by fuel combustion. The same …
“Light causes small rapid distortions in solar cell material, affecting how charge carriers behave. A detailed view of how electrical charges behave inside perovskites could guide efforts to improve the performance of next-generation solar cells based on these materials, KAUST …
“Clean and sustainable fuels could be derived by combining ammonia with complementary combustion-modifying additives. A low-carbon sustainable fuel mixture, derived primarily from renewably generated ammonia, could power next-generation internal combustion engines (ICEs). Blending ammonia with a small amount of dimethyl …
“An interface-templated method enhances the crystallinity of large single-layer graphene sheets on insulating supports. An approach that produces single-crystal graphene sheets on large-scale electrically insulating supports could help with the development of next-generation nanomaterial-based devices, such as very light and …
“A novel device architecture makes organic electronics applicable to 5G telecommunications. A crucial component for radio-frequency circuits using an organic material with potential for 5G applications has been developed by an international team of scientists led by KAUST. Organic semiconductors …
“Multilayered perovskite-based films, designed by KAUST researchers, shield high-performance perovskite solar cells from extreme heat and moisture while also boosting their long-term stability, which is a key milestone for device commercialization. Perovskite solar cells have emerged as the fastest growing …
“A solar-driven system to generate electricity and produce water for crops in arid areas may help a decentralized approach to food, water and energy security. The major challenge for food production in arid and semiarid areas remains the lack of …
“Inspired by the human eye, a neuromorphic vision system recognizes handwritten numbers. An artificial electronic retina that can “see” in a similar way to the human vision system and can recognize handwritten digits has been built by KAUST researchers as …