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GMZ Energy Receives Fund to Develop Novel Renewable Technologies Using Thermoelectric Materials

GMZ Energy, a company specializing in nanotechnology-based thermoelectric materials, has declared that it has received $14 million through the Series C funding headed by Mitsui Ventures. BP Alternative Energy, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Energy Technology Ventures and I2BF Global Ventures were the other investors.

23 Dec 2011

Researchers Develop Dye Solar Cells with Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles

The Photovoltaic and Optoelectronic Devices Group at the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) in Spain has developed dye-sensitized solar cells. These cells are also called as dye solar cells (DSC).

22 Dec 2011

Phycocyanin Cross-Coupled To Hematite Nanoparticles Absorb More Photons

Scientists have been trying to achieve artificial photosynthesis for the generation of solar hydrogen. The process of photosynthesis uses water and carbon dioxide to convert solar energy into storable fuel. Researchers have been endeavoring to imitate and implement this process for photo-electrochemical cells (PEC) and similar energy device applications.

21 Dec 2011

CellEra Raises Fund to Produce and Commercialize Low-Cost Fuel Cells

CellEra, which develops low-cost, platinum-free membrane fuel cells, has declared a funding round worth $9.2 million headed by Vodafone Group’s capital arm, Voadfone Ventures, and Carmel Ventures, a top-tier venture capital firm based in Israel.

20 Dec 2011

Ecology Coatings Synthesizes GRAS UV-Curable Coating Materials

Ecology Coatings has declared that it has synthesized bio-based generally recognized as safe (GRAS) ultraviolet (UV)-curable materials for producing coatings that can be used in food-contact applications and food packaging.

17 Dec 2011

Avantium, Coca-Cola Partner to Co-Develop Biobased PEF Material

Avantium and Coca-Cola have signed a deal to jointly develop Avantium’s patented YXY technology for manufacturing 100% biobased PEF bottles.

17 Dec 2011

Cereplast Launches Advanced Compostable Resin Grades for Bioplastics

Three new advanced resin grades from Cereplast have received the DIN CERTCO certifications of compostability. The Compostable 3002, Compostable 3010, and Compostable 3020 resin grades have improved properties and are designed for applications on blown film extruder lines during compostable bag manufacture.

16 Dec 2011

New Polyurethane Composite Designed for Use in Wind Turbine Blades

Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed a new polyurethane-based composite technology in response to the wind power industry’s desire for stronger, longer wind blades.

8 Dec 2011

Reportlinker Offers Market Report on Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Industry

Reportlinker.com has added Visiongain's new market research report titled ‘The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2011-2021’ to its list of offering. According to the report, the market value of the global biodegradable plastic packaging industry will achieve $1.85 billion in the fiscal year 2011.

From Report Linker 29 Nov 2011

Malaysian PM Introduces National Biomass Strategy

At the BIO Malaysia Conference and Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, introduced the National Biomass Strategy.

23 Nov 2011

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.

Sustainable Technologies News

GMZ Energy Receives Fund to Develop Novel Renewable Technologies Using Thermoelectric Materials

Researchers Develop Dye Solar Cells with Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles

Phycocyanin Cross-Coupled To Hematite Nanoparticles Absorb More Photons

CellEra Raises Fund to Produce and Commercialize Low-Cost Fuel Cells

Ecology Coatings Synthesizes GRAS UV-Curable Coating Materials

Avantium, Coca-Cola Partner to Co-Develop Biobased PEF Material

Cereplast Launches Advanced Compostable Resin Grades for Bioplastics

New Polyurethane Composite Designed for Use in Wind Turbine Blades

Reportlinker Offers Market Report on Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Industry

Malaysian PM Introduces National Biomass Strategy

Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

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

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

SMILE VIEW™ Map for SEM Data Imaging

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Understanding Battery Elemental Analysis: Ensuring Performance and Reliability

Breaking Down Heavy Plate Testing Challenges With Smart Solutions

Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

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

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?

Sustainable Technologies News

Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

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

1New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

2What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

3Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

4Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

5Progress Towards Potassium-Ion Batteries

6Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

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