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University Materials Science Boost Nanotechnology Research with New "Clean Room"

The University of Conneticut dramatically expanded its nanotechnology research capabilities this month, with the opening of a 1,000-square-foot ‘clean room’ that will allow scientists to fabricate cutting-edg...

30 Nov 2008

ESF View Development of Solar Energy as a Sustainable Source of European Economic Growth

Scientists from leading European research institutions in the field of solar-to-fuel energy conversion call for unified action and substantial support for novel clean fuel technologies as well as a paradigm change in Eur...

26 Nov 2008

Researchers Create Polymer Solar Cells with High Efficiency Levels and Cost Reduction

Currently, solar cells are difficult to handle, expensive to purchase and complicated to install. The hope is that consumers will one day be able to buy solar cells from their local hardware store and simply hang them li...

26 Nov 2008

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) Undergoes Next Generation Upgrade

More than ten thousand scientists across Europe will profit from new investments in the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) approved today. Over the next seven years, unique new experimental facilities for research with X-rays will come into operation.

26 Nov 2008

Linde Receive Contracts to Capture More than 50 Percent of the Thin Film Photovoltaic (PV) Market

Technology company The Linde Group announced the award of three new multi-million US-dollar (USD) contracts to capture more than 50 percent of the thin film photovoltaic (PV) market in China. The agreements are bolsterin...

25 Nov 2008

New Method for Predicting Energy Efficiency in Solar Cell Receives Prestigious Award

A team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has won a prestigious Gordon Bell Prize, sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

25 Nov 2008

Material Scientists Finds Use for Gyroid Polymer Structure in Low-Cost Photovoltaic Cell

Now an international team of researchers has shown that the gyroid structure can be used to "self-assemble" a low-cost photovoltaic cell.

25 Nov 2008

Engineers Find New Ways to Squeeze Out Greater Efficiency from Solar Photovoltaic Cells

New ways of squeezing out greater efficiency from solar photovoltaic cells are emerging from computer simulations and lab tests conducted by a team of physicists and engineers at MIT. Using computer modeling and a var...

25 Nov 2008

Scientists Reached Ultimate Goal - They've Made Electronics that can Stretch

Electronic components historically have been flat and unbendable because silicon, the principal component of all electronics, is brittle and inflexible. Any significant bending or stretching renders an electronic device useless.

21 Nov 2008

European Project Breaks Energy Efficiency Record by Converting Sunlight into Electricity

Scientists of the Commission-financed project FULLSPECTRUM have developed photovoltaic (PV) multi-junction (MJ) solar cells which are able to convert 39,7 % of the energy of sun light into electricity. This is the highes...

21 Nov 2008

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Clean Technology News

University Materials Science Boost Nanotechnology Research with New "Clean Room"

ESF View Development of Solar Energy as a Sustainable Source of European Economic Growth

Researchers Create Polymer Solar Cells with High Efficiency Levels and Cost Reduction

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) Undergoes Next Generation Upgrade

Linde Receive Contracts to Capture More than 50 Percent of the Thin Film Photovoltaic (PV) Market

New Method for Predicting Energy Efficiency in Solar Cell Receives Prestigious Award

Material Scientists Finds Use for Gyroid Polymer Structure in Low-Cost Photovoltaic Cell

Engineers Find New Ways to Squeeze Out Greater Efficiency from Solar Photovoltaic Cells

Scientists Reached Ultimate Goal - They've Made Electronics that can Stretch

European Project Breaks Energy Efficiency Record by Converting Sunlight into Electricity

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

msFineAnalysis: Automatic Qualitative Analysis Software

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

Comparing DOSY and End-Group Analysis for Polymer Molecular Weight via Benchtop NMR

The Role of Vibration Isolation in Improving NMR Accuracy

An Introduction to OMNISEC RESOLVE Multi-Detector GPC/SEC System

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Clean Technology News

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

1New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

2PostProcess Technologies Celebrates Milestone Achievement of 50 Patents Granted, Showcasing Industry-Leading Innovation Across Software, Hardware, and Chemistry

3What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

4How Electrode Architecture Enhances Sulfur Redox Kinetics

5Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

6Alpha Technologies Grows Capabilities and Global Reach with Metravib Material Testing Acquisition

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