Microelectromechanical sensors are essential components in all walks of life. However, bringing biospecific elements into miniaturised sensors has been a challenge, obstructing the development of bioanalytical applications. A new European project aims to change this by developing key enabling technologies for producing silicon-based multiplexed biosensors rapidly and cost-effectively. This could transform semiconductor-based biosensor industries in Europe.
Researchers from the Digital Cellulose Center in Sweden have developed a paper supercapacitor that can store renewable energy on a large scale. New research shows that the energy storage capacity of the paper battery is as efficient as conventional commercial supercapacitors. In the future, the energy storage device could be used in the construction of buildings to store energy on-site sustainably as well as insulate it.
Hummink (Paris, France) is developing a nano-manufacturing technology for the microelectronics and semiconductor markets. Thanks to a simpler and more efficient process than current industry standards, the company aims to divide by 10 the number of manufacturing steps of certain complex components, thereby knocking down development and manufacturing costs as well as the energy footprint of the industry.
