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Maxwell Technologies Increases Ultracapacitor Electrode Production Capacity

Maxwell Technologies is doubling its ultracapacitor electrode production capacity by the end of 2012 by setting up a new production facility in a 123,000-square-foot leased building located in Peoria, Arizona.

3 Mar 2012

Cabot’s LITX50 Conductive Additive for Lithium-Ion Batteries

The LITX50 carbon conductive additive has been introduced by Cabot. This additive is specifically designed for enhancing the energy and power of lithium-ion batteries that are used in high-end consumer electronics, hybrid and electric vehicles.

1 Mar 2012

Enerize Displays Solid State Lithium Battery Technology at 2012 Energy Innovation Summit

At the 2012 ARPA-E summit, Enerize, an emerging technology company, has showcased enhanced, flexible, low-cost, solid state lithium battery and nano structured transparent solar polymer technology.

1 Mar 2012

RUB Research Team Develops Water-Based Lithium-Ion Battery

A team led by Dr. Fabio La Mantia, junior group leader of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s (RUB) “Semiconductor and Energy Conversion”-group, has planned to commence an aqueous lithium-ion battery development project in March 2012.

29 Feb 2012

Panasonic Announces Supply of Lithium-ion Battery Cells for Ford’s Hybrid Vehicles

Panasonic has reported that the company will provide lithium-ion battery cells to the hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles of Ford Motor. C-Max hybrid electric and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids, Ford Fusion Energi and Ford Fusion Hybrid Electric are the upcoming models. Panasonic battery cells along with a gasoline engine will be utilized in these models.

28 Feb 2012

Nanopatterned Surfaces Improve Efficacy of Power Plants and Desalination Systems

A study by a research team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has explained the mechanism behind the formation of water droplets during condensation and ways to design harvesting surfaces at the nanoscale to accelerate the formation of these droplets.

24 Feb 2012

BASF Announces Purchase of Merck’s Electrolyte Business for High-Performance Batteries

BASF has announced that it will purchase Merck’s electrolytes business for high-performance batteries. Merck is a chemical and pharmaceutical company in Germany.

From BASF Corporation 23 Feb 2012

Nanotechnology Powers Next Alternative’s Emulsion-Fuel

Next Alternative’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Ireland has announced that the company’s emulsion-fuel or NAI-Fuel is one of the most powerful formulas, thanks to the utilization of carbon nanotubes.

20 Feb 2012

BASF Announces Acquisition of Ovonic Battery

BASF has declared that it has purchased Michigan-based Ovonic Battery, a leader in Nickel-Metal hydride (NiMH) battery technology and producer of cathode active materials (CAMs) for this type of battery. The company has a battery materials research plant in Michigan.

From BASF Corporation 16 Feb 2012

China BAK Announces Supply of Lithium-Ion Batteries to Chery Automobile

China BAK Battery, a manufacturer of lithium-based battery cells, has inked a supply agreement with Chery Automobile, a China-based company, on February 10, 2012.

16 Feb 2012

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

Maxwell Technologies Increases Ultracapacitor Electrode Production Capacity

Cabot’s LITX50 Conductive Additive for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Enerize Displays Solid State Lithium Battery Technology at 2012 Energy Innovation Summit

RUB Research Team Develops Water-Based Lithium-Ion Battery

Panasonic Announces Supply of Lithium-ion Battery Cells for Ford’s Hybrid Vehicles

Nanopatterned Surfaces Improve Efficacy of Power Plants and Desalination Systems

BASF Announces Purchase of Merck’s Electrolyte Business for High-Performance Batteries

Nanotechnology Powers Next Alternative’s Emulsion-Fuel

BASF Announces Acquisition of Ovonic Battery

China BAK Announces Supply of Lithium-Ion Batteries to Chery Automobile

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

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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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2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

5Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

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