Empa researchers are developing polymer fibers that can deliver active ingredients precisely over the long term. These "liquid core fibers" contain drugs inside and can be processed into medical textiles. more
New 2D materials
MXenes, a group of 2D materials that have only been known since 2011, could enable a wide range of applications in medicine, as energy storage devices and catalysts. Empa researchers are now taking a closer look. more
Waste heat from IT infrastructure could be utilized in buildings. This is the goal of European companies and research institutions, including Empa, in the Horizon Europe project HEATWISE. more
Brighter quantum dots
Researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed new methods for making perovskite quantum dots faster and more efficient light emitters, thereby significantly improving their brightness. more
All-perovskite tandem solar cells could pick up where silicon solar cells reach their limits. These highly efficient, lightweight and flexible cells have already proven themselves in the laboratory. more
Healthier fibers
Empa researchers are developing a process that can produce environmentally friendly water-repellent textile fibers. These "good" PFAS-free fibers repel water more effectively and dry faster than conventional products. more
Capturing three times more light: Empa researchers are developing an image sensor made of perovskite that could deliver true-color photos even in poor lighting conditions. more
Detecting in the dark
Dark-field X-ray imaging is a painless procedure for the detection of kidney stones. This innovative technology makes it possible to determine the structure and composition of the stones for each patient. more
The word "perovskite" describes a mineral, but also a whole range of synthetic compounds that have promising applications in electronics and photovoltaics. But what do they have in common? And who discovered them? more
Flagship ashore
The largest EU research initiative ever launched has come to a successful end: The Graphene Flagship was officially concluded at the end of last year. Empa researchers were also involved. more
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Shedding fibers
Empa researchers showed, that textiles made of synthetic fibers release water-insoluble oligomers. Their effects on humans and the environment are not yet well-understood. more
Usefing waste heat
Industrial waste heat is an untapped goldmine: It is produced in large quantities, but is hardly used efficiently. A new type of machine developed by Empa scientists and their partners could change this. more
