Could a new microelectronics technology be the future of energy storage?

The findings, published in the journal Nature, pave the way for advanced on-chip energy storage and power delivery in next-generation electronics. This research is part of broader efforts at Berkeley Lab to develop new materials and techniques for smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient microelectronics.

How effective is on-chip energy storage?

To be effective, on-chip energy storage must be able to store a large amount of energy in a very small space and deliver it quickly when needed – requirements that can’t be met with existing technologies.

Could on-Microchip energy storage change the world?

Their findings, reported this month in Nature, have the potential to change the paradigm for on-microchip energy storage solutions and pave the way for sustainable, autonomous electronic microsystems.

What is new-type energy storage?

This year, “new-type energy storage” has emerged as a buzzword. Unlike traditional energy, new energy sources typically fluctuate with natural conditions. Advanced storage solutions can store excess power during peak generation and release it when needed, enabling greater reliance on renewables as a primary energy source.

Can microchips make electronic devices more energy efficient?

In the ongoing quest to make electronic devices ever smaller and more energy efficient, researchers want to bring energy storage directly onto microchips, reducing the losses incurred when power is transported between various device components.

What is AI-generated illustration of ultrafast energy storage & power delivery?

AI-generated illustration of ultrafast energy storage and power delivery via electrostatic microcapacitors directly integrated on-chip for next-generation microelectronics. (Image courtesy of Suraj Cheema)