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UMD Physicist Updates Established Method for Shaping Stellarator Magnets

An old carpenter's proverb, "Measure twice, cut once", highlights the fact that cautious planning will help save materials and time in the future.

13 Feb 2017

Material Paves Way Towards Multi-Energy Harvesting to Help Power Wearable Gadgets

Energy in many forms surrounds us â€“ from sunlight to the heat produced by our movements. All that energy is usually wasted, but it could potentially help in powering wearable and portable devices ranging from smart watches to biometric sensors.

8 Feb 2017

Berkeley Lab Researchers Provide Key Insights on Battery Cathode Particles

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have used advanced imaging techniques to observe what happens within a cathode particle while lithium-ion batteries are charged and discharged.

2 Feb 2017

Electron Spin Control Increases Water Splitting Efficiency

The formation of hydrogen peroxide is considered to be an obstacle in the production of hydrogen through water splitting as it affects the efficient stability of the reaction and the stability of the production.

2 Feb 2017

New Metal-Free Metamaterial Capable of Absorbing Electromagnetic Energy

Electrical engineers from Duke University have developed the first electromagnetic metamaterial in the world without any metal. The ability of the device to absorb electromagnetic energy without heating up has direct applications in sensing, imaging, and lighting.

30 Jan 2017

Next-Generation Molecular Separations Powered by Modern Materials

Chemical separation processes make up nearly 15% of the total global energy consumption. Among the drivers for more efficient, mass separation processes that could greatly decrease that number is the development of advanced molecularly-selective synthetic membranes.

27 Jan 2017

Researchers Unravel the Route to Faster Recharging of Lithium Batteries

Researchers have now discovered the reason behind improvement in battery performance when charged metal atoms are added to tunnel structures within the batteries, which could help in developing faster recharging lithium batteries.

19 Jan 2017

New Polymers Could Allow Electric Cars to Travel as Far as Petrol Cars on Single Charge

RESEARCHERS CLAIM to have found a form of battery power that would allow electric cars to travel as far as petrol cars without long periods waiting for recharge, while also allowing mobile devices to recharge in seconds.

7 Dec 2016

Zeta Instruments Featured in the PBS Nova Show "Treasures of the Earth"

The PBS Nova Show Treasures of the Earth: Power has featured the Zeta-20 Optical Profiler and Zeta Wafers.

29 Nov 2016

New Technology Could Improve Efficiency of Photovoltaic Cells by Nearly 70%

Researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have created an innovative technology that could improve photovoltaic (PV) cell efficiency by nearly 70%. This breakthrough development could help to overcome current technological limitations to harnessing solar power to fulfill the global energy consumption demands.

16 Nov 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.

Energy News

UMD Physicist Updates Established Method for Shaping Stellarator Magnets

Material Paves Way Towards Multi-Energy Harvesting to Help Power Wearable Gadgets

Berkeley Lab Researchers Provide Key Insights on Battery Cathode Particles

Electron Spin Control Increases Water Splitting Efficiency

New Metal-Free Metamaterial Capable of Absorbing Electromagnetic Energy

Next-Generation Molecular Separations Powered by Modern Materials

Researchers Unravel the Route to Faster Recharging of Lithium Batteries

New Polymers Could Allow Electric Cars to Travel as Far as Petrol Cars on Single Charge

Zeta Instruments Featured in the PBS Nova Show "Treasures of the Earth"

New Technology Could Improve Efficiency of Photovoltaic Cells by Nearly 70%

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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