Revolutionary Microcapacitors Set to Supercharge Next-Gen Electronics

New microcapacitors developed by scientists show record energy and power densities, paving the way for on-chip energy storage in electronic devices.

Researchers are striving to make electronic devices smaller and more energy-efficient by integrating energy storage directly onto microchips. This approach minimizes the energy losses that occur when power is transferred between the different device components. In order to be effective, on-chip energy storage must be capable of storing a substantial amount of energy in a compact space and delivering it rapidly. Existing technologies, however, cannot meet these requirements.