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Study Uncovers Important Clues on Promising Energy Storage Material

Scientists have successfully integrated hypothetical calculations and sophisticated in-situ microscopy to reveal critical clues about the properties of an advanced energy storage material for use in batteries and supercapacitors. The study was conducted by researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) of the Department of Energy (DOE).

17 Mar 2016

PowerCell Sweden Signs Distribution Agreement with South Africa-Based Powertech System Integrators

Leading Swedish fuel cell company PowerCell Sweden AB (publ) has signed an agreement with South African based Powertech System Integrators (Pty) Ltd (PTSI) to distribute PowerCell's products in Africa.

4 Mar 2016

Floating Water Bridge Produces Electrically Charged Water

A team of researchers from TU Graz partnered with the Wetsus research centre in The Netherlands to create electrically charged water using a floating water bridge. The “water bridge” phenomenon was first discovered in the 19th century, but it was forgotten until it's scientific rediscovery in 2007 at TU Graz.

3 Mar 2016

Researchers Improve the Maximum Voltage Available from CdTe Solar Cell

A milestone study in solar cell fabrication was conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in partnership with Washington State University (WSU) and the University of Tennessee. This research will facilitate the use of solar energy to directly contend with electricity generated from traditional energy sources.

2 Mar 2016

Stanford Researchers Build Solar-Powered Battery Using Simple Metal Oxides

An economy that depends solely on fossil fuels seems unsustainable in the current global scenario. Oil prices are crashing, and supplies of coal, oil, and similar fuels are limited.

26 Feb 2016

New Material Shows Promise to Optimize Charge Rate of Li-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries gained popularity in the 1990s, and have lead to the replacement of nickel-metal hydride batteries. Today Li-ion batteries power numerous electronic gadgets, such as mobile, laptops, and tablets.

24 Feb 2016

EPFL Scientists Explain Hysteresis Effect in Perovskite Solar Cells

The promise of high conversion efficiency with lower cost has put perovskite solar cells under intense research in the field of photovoltaics.

18 Feb 2016

Li-Ion Batteries Fabricated from Crystalline Materials Can Solve Electric Conductivity Problem

Lithium-ion batteries are a rapidly growing energy storage method due to their high energy density, especially in mobile applications such as personal electronics and electric cars.

18 Feb 2016

UTA Researchers Develop High-Performing Materials to Improve Solar Fuel Generation

Chemists from the University of Texas at Arlington have created new high-performing materials to develop cells that utilize sunlight to separate water and carbon dioxide into useable fuels, such as hydrogen gas and methanol. These “green fuels” are used for home appliances and to store energy in batteries and power cars.

17 Feb 2016

Renewable Pollens Could Produce Carbon Architectures for Battery Anode Applications

Pollens hold promise for potential application as anodes in lithium-ion batteries, according to a team of researchers from the Purdue University.

8 Feb 2016

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.

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Study Uncovers Important Clues on Promising Energy Storage Material

PowerCell Sweden Signs Distribution Agreement with South Africa-Based Powertech System Integrators

Floating Water Bridge Produces Electrically Charged Water

Researchers Improve the Maximum Voltage Available from CdTe Solar Cell

Stanford Researchers Build Solar-Powered Battery Using Simple Metal Oxides

New Material Shows Promise to Optimize Charge Rate of Li-Ion Batteries

EPFL Scientists Explain Hysteresis Effect in Perovskite Solar Cells

Li-Ion Batteries Fabricated from Crystalline Materials Can Solve Electric Conductivity Problem

UTA Researchers Develop High-Performing Materials to Improve Solar Fuel Generation

Renewable Pollens Could Produce Carbon Architectures for Battery Anode Applications

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

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

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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?

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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?

13D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

2Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

3Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

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

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

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