Germanium (Ge) has emerged as a promising material for anodes in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its high theoretical capacity and good electrical conductivity. However, its practical ...

Since Russia invaded Ukraine nearly three years ago, the world has witnessed not only brutal conflict but also the complex ...

According to customs data, gallium exports in 2023 were approximately 45 mt, while customs data for January-November 2024 indicates gallium exports of around 54 mt. It is expected that the full-year ...

EU investing €3m in developing the first-ever quantum chip that combines electronics and light using GeSi technology.

The European Commission is investing in a groundbreaking quantum chip that combines light and electronics for the first time, ...

Germanium lenses are durable, corrosion-resistant optical lenses ideal for harsh environments, thermal imaging systems, and precision instruments. With a high refractive index and low dispersion, they ...

The European Commission has invested €3m into a consortium developing the “first-ever” quantum chip that combines electronics and light using advanced Germanium-Silicon (GeSi) technology to ...

Savin's team managed to make germanium photodiodes that capture nearly all the infrared light that hits them. The study was published on 1 Jan 2025 in the journal Light: Science & Applications .