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Considering the Use of Hydrogen as the Key Energy Provider of the Future

In the present world energy transformation paradigm, hydrogen is making inroads. As seen by current global political and economic plans, which support carbon neutrality by 2030 and a rapid transition to clean energy, the...

19 Nov 2021

Researchers Develop High-Efficiency Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells

Immense interest has been gained by flexible solar cells due to their excellent properties of lightweight, portability, and flexibility. Such features provide a guarantee for applications in areas such as wearable power sources, aerospace, and building-integrated photovoltaics.

19 Nov 2021

Researchers Develop Cheap and Sustainable Technology for Large-Scale Energy Storage

Safe, cheap and sustainable technology for energy storage has been developed at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Linköping University. It is based on two major breakthroughs: the manufacture of wood-based electrodes in rolled form, and a new type of water-based electrolyte.

19 Nov 2021

Breakthrough in Phase-Change Materials may Improve the Affordability of Thermal Energy Storage

Could a tank of ice or hot water be a battery- Yes! If a battery is a device for storing energy, then storing hot or cold water to power a building's heating or air-conditioning system is a different type of energy storage.

19 Nov 2021

Light-Soaking Treatment Creates Perovskite Cells with 20 Year Stability

Climate change has made the development of green, clean energy solutions a global imperative. Solar energy is already a widely accepted technology and offers a renewable, clean source of energy that can be fed back into the electricity grid or stored.

18 Nov 2021

Analyzing the Potential of Magnesium-Ion-Conducting Solid Polymer Electrolytes for Battery Systems

The researchers, led by Jennifer L. Schaefer, professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, analyzed how magnesium-ion-conducting solid polymer electrolytes may work in two separate battery systems.

18 Nov 2021

A Risk Assessment of the Supply of Clean Energy Materials Globally

Clean energy solutions are rapidly gaining traction as a significant addition to the total energy supply. In recent decades, the use of sustainable energy technology has exploded over the world. Wind power, nuclear power...

17 Nov 2021

Energy Harvesting with Mica-Based Nanogenerators

There has been a plethora of interesting research into self-powered energy harvesting devices. In a paper published in Applied Clay Science, a study led by Xuemei Wang has explored mica-based triboelectric nanogenerators for this purpose.

17 Nov 2021

Improving Performance of Photovoltaic Systems with Iron-Based Sensitizers

Solar energy plays an important role in the fight against climate change as a substitute for fossil fuels. Dye-sensitized solar cells promise to be a low-cost supplement to the photovoltaic systems we know today.

17 Nov 2021

Organic vs Perovskite Cells: Comparing Charge Dynamics

A paper published online in Advanced Materials has investigated and compared properties of organic and perovskite photovoltaic devices including their charge dynamics to highlight key factors limiting their performance and provide pertinent information that will inform their design.

17 Nov 2021

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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

Considering the Use of Hydrogen as the Key Energy Provider of the Future

Researchers Develop High-Efficiency Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers Develop Cheap and Sustainable Technology for Large-Scale Energy Storage

Breakthrough in Phase-Change Materials may Improve the Affordability of Thermal Energy Storage

Light-Soaking Treatment Creates Perovskite Cells with 20 Year Stability

Analyzing the Potential of Magnesium-Ion-Conducting Solid Polymer Electrolytes for Battery Systems

A Risk Assessment of the Supply of Clean Energy Materials Globally

Energy Harvesting with Mica-Based Nanogenerators

Improving Performance of Photovoltaic Systems with Iron-Based Sensitizers

Organic vs Perovskite Cells: Comparing Charge Dynamics

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

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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The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

3Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

4Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

5Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

6Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

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