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New Cost-Effective Hackmanite Emits Luminescence Closer to Sunlight

A synthetic material has been developed by researchers at the University of Turku based on the natural hackmanite mineral which generates broad spectrum white light in lamps.

7 Jun 2017

High Thermoelectric Powers Observed in One-Dimensional Crystals for Practical Low-Temperature Cooling

Thermoelectric cooling refers to a solid-state refrigeration process in which the heat present in an electrically conductive material is transferred with the help of the material's own conduction electrons and without the need for the gaseous coolants, such as chlorofluorocarbons, that are used in standard refrigeration.

25 May 2017

Researchers Identify Promising Anode Materials for Na-Ion Batteries

The quick expansion in renewable energy technologies has rendered the emergent creation of high-performance energy storage systems highly inevitable. Although lithium-ion batteries are among the modern systems that are extensively used at present, they have a number of drawbacks.

19 May 2017

New MOF Allows Efficient Removal of Water from Gases

The development of a metal-organic framework (MOF) capable of effectively and selectively adsorbing water to dry gas streams has overturned the traditional assumption that MOFs cannot be stable in water.

19 May 2017

Energy-Efficient Green Process for Producing Magnesium

Normally, oxide (dolomite: MgO, CaO) a raw material for magnesium metal does not absorb microwave energy properly and does not produce heat.

18 May 2017

Creating Polarization Gradient to Expand Ferroelectric Thin Film Application Range

For the first time, researchers have developed a polarization gradient in a thin film which will assist in largely expanding the functional temperature range for ferroelectrics, an important material employed in different everyday applications.

11 May 2017

New Nano-Scale Thin Film Material's High Conductivity and Wide Bandgap Improve Electronics and Solar Cell

A new nano-scale thin film material has been discovered by a research team headed by the University of Minnesota. This new material, with the highest-ever conductivity in its class, is capable of leading to faster, smaller, and more powerful electronics besides developing more efficient solar cells.

8 May 2017

Successful Completion of Important Weather-Performance Testing for SolarWindow Transparent Electricity-Generating Window Coatings

SolarWindow Technologies recently stated the successful completion of significant freeze/thaw performance testing essential for the commercialization of its transparent electricity-generating coatings that could convert ordinary passive glass into electricity-generating windows.

4 May 2017

Japanese and Chinese Paper-Cutting Art Inspires the Development of a Self-Charging Paper Device

One thing that remains constant in portable electronic devices, despite the numerous advances, refers to the need to plug these devices into a wall socket to recharge.

13 Apr 2017

Nano One Announces Process Improvements for Boosting Battery Power

Dr. Stephen Campbell, Principal Scientist at Nano One Materials, announced process improvements that will help in boosting power and reducing the cost for lithium ion cathode materials.

13 Apr 2017

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.

Energy News

New Cost-Effective Hackmanite Emits Luminescence Closer to Sunlight

High Thermoelectric Powers Observed in One-Dimensional Crystals for Practical Low-Temperature Cooling

Researchers Identify Promising Anode Materials for Na-Ion Batteries

New MOF Allows Efficient Removal of Water from Gases

Energy-Efficient Green Process for Producing Magnesium

Creating Polarization Gradient to Expand Ferroelectric Thin Film Application Range

New Nano-Scale Thin Film Material's High Conductivity and Wide Bandgap Improve Electronics and Solar Cell

Successful Completion of Important Weather-Performance Testing for SolarWindow Transparent Electricity-Generating Window Coatings

Japanese and Chinese Paper-Cutting Art Inspires the Development of a Self-Charging Paper Device

Nano One Announces Process Improvements for Boosting Battery Power

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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Moisture, Volatiles and Ash Determination in Coal & Coke

Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

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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?

Energy News

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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2Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

33D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

6DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

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