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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

Indium Corporation Expert to Present at IMAPS Advanced Technology Workshop on Thermal Management

Indium Corporation's Ron Hunadi, Market Development Manager, Semiconductor and Advanced Materials, will share his knowledge and expertise at IMAPS Advanced Technology Workshop and Tabletop Exhibition on Thermal Manag...

From Indium Corporation 5 Oct 2016

Gibeon Meteorite Yields High-Performance OER Catalysts

The electrocatalytic operation of an iron-based Gibeon meteorite for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) discovered by Dr. Le Formal could rival the advanced performance of OER catalysts. The surprising findings are published in the journal Energy & Environmental Science.

4 Oct 2016

Cold Sintering Process Helps Develop New Materials and Reduce Energy Cost

Penn State researchers have developed a new technology called Cold Sintering Process (CSP), which has opened the ability to merge incompatible materials like plastics and ceramics into useful, new compound materials, and also to decrease the energy cost of several types of manufacturing.

27 Sep 2016

EPFL Laboratory Uses 18 Light Sources in Half-Sphere to Produce Thousands of Suns

An EPFL laboratory has developed a new system replicating almost several thousand times the sun’s radiation received on earth.

22 Sep 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

ABB to Launch SiC-Based Next-Generation Battery Charger at InnoTrans Trade Show

At the upcoming trade show InnoTrans in Berlin, Germany, September 20 to 23, ABB will launch a next generation battery charger based on silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconï¿½ductors for use in all rail applications.

16 Sep 2016

New Mixed Metal Catalyst Could Produce More Efficient Electrode Reactions in Li-Air Battery

Lithium-air batteries are viewed by many as a potential next-generation technology in energy storage.

16 Sep 2016

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.

Energy 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

Indium Corporation Expert to Present at IMAPS Advanced Technology Workshop on Thermal Management

Gibeon Meteorite Yields High-Performance OER Catalysts

Cold Sintering Process Helps Develop New Materials and Reduce Energy Cost

EPFL Laboratory Uses 18 Light Sources in Half-Sphere to Produce Thousands of Suns

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

ABB to Launch SiC-Based Next-Generation Battery Charger at InnoTrans Trade Show

New Mixed Metal Catalyst Could Produce More Efficient Electrode Reactions in Li-Air Battery

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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