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Researchers Improve the Maximum Voltage Available from CdTe Solar Cell

A milestone study in solar cell fabrication was conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in partnership with Washington State University (WSU) and the University of Tennessee. This research will facilitate the use of solar energy to directly contend with electricity generated from traditional energy sources.

2 Mar 2016

Stanford Researchers Build Solar-Powered Battery Using Simple Metal Oxides

An economy that depends solely on fossil fuels seems unsustainable in the current global scenario. Oil prices are crashing, and supplies of coal, oil, and similar fuels are limited.

26 Feb 2016

New Material Shows Promise to Optimize Charge Rate of Li-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries gained popularity in the 1990s, and have lead to the replacement of nickel-metal hydride batteries. Today Li-ion batteries power numerous electronic gadgets, such as mobile, laptops, and tablets.

24 Feb 2016

EPFL Scientists Explain Hysteresis Effect in Perovskite Solar Cells

The promise of high conversion efficiency with lower cost has put perovskite solar cells under intense research in the field of photovoltaics.

18 Feb 2016

Li-Ion Batteries Fabricated from Crystalline Materials Can Solve Electric Conductivity Problem

Lithium-ion batteries are a rapidly growing energy storage method due to their high energy density, especially in mobile applications such as personal electronics and electric cars.

18 Feb 2016

UTA Researchers Develop High-Performing Materials to Improve Solar Fuel Generation

Chemists from the University of Texas at Arlington have created new high-performing materials to develop cells that utilize sunlight to separate water and carbon dioxide into useable fuels, such as hydrogen gas and methanol. These “green fuels” are used for home appliances and to store energy in batteries and power cars.

17 Feb 2016

Renewable Pollens Could Produce Carbon Architectures for Battery Anode Applications

Pollens hold promise for potential application as anodes in lithium-ion batteries, according to a team of researchers from the Purdue University.

8 Feb 2016

Researcher Develops New Method to Prepare Efficient Photoelectrodes for Solar Hydrogen Production

Dr. Guijarro has devloped a facile and scalable method to prepare (Cu(In,Ga)S2) photocathodes and demonstrated their state-of-the-art performance for Solar Hydrogen production. The results have been plublished in Advanced Energy Materials.

1 Feb 2016

Smart Materials Help to Improve Energy Harvesting

A research group at France's National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon (INSA de Lyon) have discovered a technique to improve the mechanical energy harvesting performance potential of smart materials called, "electrostrictive polymers."

27 Jan 2016

Unravelling the Mystery of Non-Platinum Catalysts for Fuel Cell Technologies

A long-standing controversy of fuel cell catalysts has recently been solved by a research team from the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba.

22 Jan 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

Researchers Improve the Maximum Voltage Available from CdTe Solar Cell

Stanford Researchers Build Solar-Powered Battery Using Simple Metal Oxides

New Material Shows Promise to Optimize Charge Rate of Li-Ion Batteries

EPFL Scientists Explain Hysteresis Effect in Perovskite Solar Cells

Li-Ion Batteries Fabricated from Crystalline Materials Can Solve Electric Conductivity Problem

UTA Researchers Develop High-Performing Materials to Improve Solar Fuel Generation

Renewable Pollens Could Produce Carbon Architectures for Battery Anode Applications

Researcher Develops New Method to Prepare Efficient Photoelectrodes for Solar Hydrogen Production

Smart Materials Help to Improve Energy Harvesting

Unravelling the Mystery of Non-Platinum Catalysts for Fuel Cell Technologies

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

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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

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Moisture, Volatiles and Ash Determination in Coal & Coke

Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

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?

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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

2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

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

4DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

5Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

6QUT Researchers Develop Promising Flexible Semiconductor for Wearable Tech

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