Stretchable electronics combines the electronic performance of conventional wafer-based semiconductor devices and mechanical properties of a rubber band, and thus can have very broad applications that ...

Researchers demonstrated a novel technique to efficiently convert ambient low-power radiofrequency signals into DC power. This 'rectifier' technology can be easily integrated into energy harvesting ...

Amey Luktuke, a graduate research assistant in materials engineering at Purdue, recently defended his PhD thesis addressing the effects of miniaturization of electronic devices. In simple terms, in ...

As electronic devices continue to become more compact, flexible, and wearable, materials suppliers are coming under increased pressure to surpass traditional limitations. From foldable displays and ...

If you ever open up your PC, this tiny $5 tool could save your hardware from static shock damage. Here's what it does and why ...

INSTRUCTOR: Simone Heo COURSE OVERVIEW From desktops to laptops to smartphones to smartwatches, computers are becoming smaller, faster, and cheaper. As smartphones are becoming ubiquitous pocket tools ...

It takes a toll. New study reveals concerning hazard lurking in electronic devices: 'Pregnant women and children are ...

Don't let that old phone gather dust in the junk drawer or kill the environment in a landfill. Repurpose it as a security camera, an alarm clock, a media player, and more. Need to dispose of an old TV ...