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MRI-Like Method for Detecting Flaws Within Batteries

A team of chemists has formulated an MRI-based method that can swiftly diagnose what affects certain types of batteries—from establishing how much charge is present to detecting internal flaws - without having to open them.

4 May 2018

Physicists Construct Motor and Energy Storage Device from Single Component

Physicists and material scientists have been successful in building a motor and an energy storage device from a single component. They used an elastic polymer fiber closed into a ring that was designed to rotate on the application of an external energy supply.

4 May 2018

Perovskite Materials Could Replace Silicon in Solar Cells

Sun is a source of tremendous energy, and harnessing this energy is one of the primary goals to attain a sustainable energy supply.

1 May 2018

Organic Solar Cells Exhibit Record Efficiency

In a progress that makes a more flexible, economical type of solar cell commercially feasible, researchers at the University of Michigan have showcased organic solar cells that can attain 15% efficiency.

25 Apr 2018

Neutron Scattering Could Help in Optimizing Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells

The fundamental mechanisms dictating the conversion of sunlight into energy in hybrid perovskite materials have been revealed in real time by neutron scattering. A deeper knowledge of this behavior will allow manufacturers to develop solar cells that have superior efficiency.

25 Apr 2018

Material with Low-Cost and Non-Toxic Elements for Use in Solar Cells

Javier Vela and the chemists in his Iowa State University research group faced an issue wherein a toxic material performed very well in solar cells.

29 Mar 2018

Potassium Could Boost Efficiency of Next-Generation Solar Cells

An international research team led by the University of Cambridge discovered that the incorporation of potassium iodide ‘healed’ the defects and immobilized ion movement, which, thus far, have restricted the efficiency of economical perovskite solar cells.

22 Mar 2018

Electric Eel-Inspired Hydrogel-Based Device Could Be Used as 'Soft Power' Source

Researchers created an electric eel-inspired device that generated 110 volts from gels filled with water, known as hydrogels.

20 Feb 2018

Harnessing Background Heat Energy to Generate Electricity

Scientists have developed a battery that operates based on differences in temperature & has the potential to recover background heat energy.

19 Feb 2018

New Method for Depositing Small Amounts of Energetic Materials

Researchers have developed a method for depositing small amounts of energetic materials by employing the same technology as an inkjet printer.

9 Jan 2018

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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

MRI-Like Method for Detecting Flaws Within Batteries

Physicists Construct Motor and Energy Storage Device from Single Component

Perovskite Materials Could Replace Silicon in Solar Cells

Organic Solar Cells Exhibit Record Efficiency

Neutron Scattering Could Help in Optimizing Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells

Material with Low-Cost and Non-Toxic Elements for Use in Solar Cells

Potassium Could Boost Efficiency of Next-Generation Solar Cells

Electric Eel-Inspired Hydrogel-Based Device Could Be Used as 'Soft Power' Source

Harnessing Background Heat Energy to Generate Electricity

New Method for Depositing Small Amounts of Energetic Materials

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

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

6Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

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