Kirigami, an ancient Japanese art form of cutting and folding paper, is now inspiring modern scientists to create ground-breaking solutions in the field of communications technology. Researchers at the University of British Columbia and Drexel University have further developed this technique to create flexible and powerful antennas that can be easily adapted to different conditions. These flexible structures could fundamentally change the way wireless communication works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
MXene nanomaterials Versatile applications in modern technology Efficient production for complex structures The combination of Kirigami and MXene nanomaterials could lead wireless communication into a new era. For property and site development professionals, this technology offers exciting new opportunities to make smart buildings and connected infrastructures even more efficient and sustainable. Flexibility, efficiency and innovative strength make this development a pioneering step in telecommunications technology.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A centuries-old Japanese technique could revolutionise wireless communication. The combination of Kirigami and MXene nanomaterials enables the development of flexible, reconfigurable antennas – a major step for the future of telecommunications and numerous innovative applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":117854,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","_surecart_dashboard_logo_width":"180px","_surecart_dashboard_show_logo":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_orders":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_invoices":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_subscriptions":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_downloads":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_billing":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_account":true,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22351,12483,22433],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-global-en","category-proptech-en","category-trends-en","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":{"bild_mit_ki_erstellt_worden":[],"lead":"Eine jahrhundertealte japanische Technik k\u00f6nnte die drahtlose Kommunikation revolutionieren. Die Kombination von Kirigami und MXene-Nanomaterialien erm\u00f6glicht die Entwicklung flexibler, rekonfigurierbarer Antennen \u2013 ein grosser Schritt f\u00fcr die Zukunft der Telekommunikation und zahlreiche innovative Anwendungsbereiche.","autor":"Quelle: Ingenieur, Bild: Drexel University","ort":"","bildunterschrift":"","zusammenfassung":"","bild_im_grid":false,"gallerie":"","newsim":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
<\/strong>MXene materials, a relatively new class of two-dimensional materials, are at the centre of this technological revolution. They are characterised by high conductivity and are therefore ideal for use in communication systems. In combination with the Kirigami technique, MXene is printed onto flexible substrates, creating complex 3D structures that act as antennas. These antennas can adjust their frequency through mechanical changes such as tension or compression, making them particularly versatile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>The ability to reconfigure antennas easily and cost-effectively opens up a wide range of applications. Especially in aerospace and robotics, these flexible antennas could offer enormous advantages. The ability to adapt to changing requirements makes them ideal for use in systems that are in motion or in changing environments. From satellites to autonomous robots – the potential applications are diverse and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Despite the highly developed technology, the production of these antennas is remarkably simple. Using an acetate film and conductive MXene ink, the Kirigami technique can be used to create three-dimensional structures that protrude from a flat surface. These structures can be easily customised to vary the transmission frequency, eliminating the need for complex control systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n