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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Unlocking Battery Chemistry: Peltier Effect Reveals Insights into Lithium-Ion Cells"

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have demonstrated a new method for studying the chemical properties of lithium-ion battery cells by utilizing the Peltier effect, which causes heat to flow in response to electric current. By measuring the heat flow and using it to calculate the entropy of the lithium-ion electrolyte, the researchers gained insights into the ions' mobility and their interaction with electrodes, which are crucial factors in battery performance and lifespan. This approach could guide the development of better electrolytes for batteries and improve understanding of the thermodynamics of solid-electrolyte interphase formation, contributing to the design of more stable and long-lasting batteries.

via Phys.org|
#battery-chemistry#lithium-ion-cells#peltier-effect
science-and-technology1 year ago

"Revolutionizing Surface Profiling with AI-Powered Atomic Force Microscopy"

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed an AI technique that enhances the resolution of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), allowing it to visualize material features smaller than the probe’s tip. This breakthrough in nanoscale imaging promises to revolutionize nanoelectronics development and material studies by providing true three-dimensional profiles beyond conventional resolution limits. The deep learning algorithm removes the effects of the probe’s width from AFM microscope images, enabling microscopes to achieve higher resolution in material analysis. This advancement has the potential to significantly improve AFM images and pave the way for further developments in the field.

via SciTechDaily|
#ai#atomic-force-microscopy#material-science
science-and-technology1 year ago

"Revolutionizing Electron Microscopy: High-Resolution Imaging on a Budget"

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have demonstrated that record-breaking microscopic resolution can be achieved using electron ptychography on "conventional" transmission electron microscopes, breaking the trend of increasing microscope price with increasing resolution. This new technique, which uses computation to boost resolution, allows for deep sub-angstrom spatial resolution and rivals the highest ptychographic resolutions achieved with expensive aberration-corrected microscopes. The approach quadruples the resolution of conventional transmission electron microscopes and represents a significant paradigm shift in the field of electron microscopy.

via Phys.org|
#electron-microscopy#microscopy-revolution#ptychography
science-and-research2 years ago

"Debunked: The Myth of Male Superiority in Navigating"

A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has found that men are generally better at navigating than women, attributing this difference to societal influences rather than biological advantages. The research suggests that boys are encouraged to play outside more frequently than girls, allowing them to develop their navigational skills from a young age. The study compared the wayfinding abilities of males and females across 21 different species and concluded that the strength of an individual’s wayfinding ability comes down to the way they were raised, rather than evolutionary genetic factors.

via New York Post |
#gender-differences#navigation#science-and-research
science-and-research2 years ago

Navigational Advantage: Debunking the Myth of Male Superiority

A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that men's superior navigational abilities compared to women may be attributed to how they are raised rather than evolution. The research found that boys are encouraged to play outside more than girls, allowing them to develop better navigational skills. The study, which looked at 21 species including humans, concluded that sex differences in navigation abilities can arise from cultural processes rather than evolution. The findings suggest that socialization and culture play a significant role in shaping navigational roles, and future research should focus on how brain function is influenced by upbringing.

via Daily Mail|
#evolution#gender-differences#navigation
technology2 years ago

"Flexible Fins & Liquid Droplets: The Future of Displays Surpassing LED Screens"

Engineers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed flexible displays using capillary-controlled robotic flapping fins and liquid droplets, inspired by the morphing skins of animals like chameleons and octopuses. These displays can change color, convey information, and send messages via infrared radiation. The displays are 1,000 times more energy efficient than LED screens and can achieve complex motions, such as simulating the opening of a flower bloom. The technology allows for the creation of images on curved surfaces and the ability to send two simultaneous signals, visible to the human eye and infrared cameras. However, the displays are sensitive to gravity and require further development to overcome this limitation.

via CleanTechnica|
#capillary-controlled-fins#energy-efficiency#flexible-displays
science2 years ago

"Revolutionary Quantum Visualization Unlocks Secrets of Photosynthesis"

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a coherence map, an easy-to-read diagram that displays quantum features, to study the quantum mechanisms that underlay photosynthesis. The researchers applied coherence maps to analyze earlier computer simulations of photosynthesizing bacteria in a new way. The maps not only clearly displayed how energy was transferred to the reaction site, but they gave a clear quantum explanation for the transfer. The researchers believe coherence maps will be an invaluable tool to theoretical analyses based on quantum mechanics.

via Phys.org|
#coherence-maps#energy-transfer#photosynthesis