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Researchers One Step Closer to Developing Smart Clothing that Can Capture and Release Solar Power

Batteries used in smart phones as well as other portable electronic devices normally dry out during inopportune times. Scientists have attempted to create fibers as an alternative to batteries and incorporate these fibers in clothing to power these portable devices.

6 Oct 2016

Highly Durable Thermoplastic Foams, Composites Help Build Lighter and Recyclable Blades

As the sizes of offshore wind turbines increase, operators are finding it challenging to transport, install, disassemble, and dispose the gigantic rotor blades of these turbines. In partnership with other industry experts, Fraunhofer researchers are working towards developing highly durable thermoplastic composites and foams that will help in building lighter and recyclable blades.

5 Oct 2016

Thermal Metamaterial Promotes use of Waste-Heat Harvesting Technology in Factories, Power Plants

A thermal metamaterial has been used by a global research team to monitor the emission of radiation at high temperatures. This move will help to develop devices that are capable of harvesting waste heat from factories and power plants in an efficient manner.

19 Sep 2016

New Inverter Device Could Improve Fuel-Efficiency, Range of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

A new kind of inverter device that is smaller, lighter, and much more efficient has been developed by North Carolina State University researchers. This inverter device is expected to enhance the range and fuel-efficiency of electric and hybrid vehicles.

16 Sep 2016

UPM Researchers Develop New Panel for Enhancing Sustainability of Materials

Three female researchers from UPM have used textile waste to develop a panel to enhance both the acoustic and thermal conditions of buildings. This panel also reduces the energy impact related to the production of construction materials and greenhouse gas emissions.

8 Sep 2016

Consortium Aims to Develop Cheaper Electric Car Batteries Sooner than Expected

A new consortium, which includes Binghamton University will help to bring more efficient and powerful electric cars to the roads sooner than expected.

10 Aug 2016

Breakthrough Discovery Could Lay Groundwork for Metal-Free Batteries

A battery capable of storing energy in a biologically-derived unit has been developed by a team of chemists from the University of Toronto (U of T), opening the door for cost-effective, environmentally friendly consumer electronics.

4 Aug 2016

UB-RPI Project Aims to Develop Light-Harvesting Films Using Synthesized Perovskite Material

With an eye toward improving the efficiency and affordability of solar cells, physicists from the University at Buffalo and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) will develop light-harvesting films using funds from the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative.

29 Jul 2016

Study on Solar Energy Flow in Photosynthetic Organism May Lead To Development of Solar Cells

A team of researchers at Lund University have successfully measured the solar energy’s flow, in and between varied parts of a photosynthetic organism for the first time. This research would be the first step to ultimately contribute to the progress of technologies that apply solar energy much more efficiently than what is possible at the moment.

19 Jul 2016

Sodium-Based Batteries Prove to be Prospective Alternative to Lithium-Based Batteries

Sodium-based batteries have gained immense popularity as a potential alternative to lithium-based batteries because of the increased availability and cost-effective feature of sodium element.

24 Jun 2016

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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.

Sustainable Technologies News

Researchers One Step Closer to Developing Smart Clothing that Can Capture and Release Solar Power

Highly Durable Thermoplastic Foams, Composites Help Build Lighter and Recyclable Blades

Thermal Metamaterial Promotes use of Waste-Heat Harvesting Technology in Factories, Power Plants

New Inverter Device Could Improve Fuel-Efficiency, Range of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

UPM Researchers Develop New Panel for Enhancing Sustainability of Materials

Consortium Aims to Develop Cheaper Electric Car Batteries Sooner than Expected

Breakthrough Discovery Could Lay Groundwork for Metal-Free Batteries

UB-RPI Project Aims to Develop Light-Harvesting Films Using Synthesized Perovskite Material

Study on Solar Energy Flow in Photosynthetic Organism May Lead To Development of Solar Cells

Sodium-Based Batteries Prove to be Prospective Alternative to Lithium-Based Batteries

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

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

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

msFineAnalysis: Automatic Qualitative Analysis Software

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

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

The Role of Vibration Isolation in Improving NMR Accuracy

An Introduction to OMNISEC RESOLVE Multi-Detector GPC/SEC System

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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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Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

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

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

1PostProcess Technologies Celebrates Milestone Achievement of 50 Patents Granted, Showcasing Industry-Leading Innovation Across Software, Hardware, and Chemistry

2New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

3How Electrode Architecture Enhances Sulfur Redox Kinetics

4What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

5Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

6Alpha Technologies Grows Capabilities and Global Reach with Metravib Material Testing Acquisition

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