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Metal Oxide Layers Improve Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

Over the last few years, a team of researchers led by Yang Yang, professor at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and member of the California NanoSystems Institute, has created advanced solar cells using perovskite, a material known for its superior ability to convert sunlight to electricity.

20 Oct 2015

Sandia National Laboraties Team Work to Advance Solid-State Materials for Onboard Hydrogen Storage

A new tri-lab consortium called the Hydrogen Materials – Advanced Research Consortium (HyMARC) has been established to tackle long-standing challenges in the development of solid-state materials for onboard hydrogen storage systems in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

9 Oct 2015

Study Results Reveal Potassium can Work with Graphite in Potassium-Ion Battery

The well-established scientific belief that potassium is incompatible with graphite for use in potassium-ion batteries has been disproved. This could pave the way for a sustainable replacement of lithium-ion batteries.

7 Oct 2015

Linkam THMS600 Used in the Characterisation of Novel Electrolytes for More Efficient and Less Volatile Fuel Cells at KU Leuven.

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their temperature controlled stages in the study of the novel electrolytes that can be used in fuel cells. This work was carried out at the Katholic University of Leuven in Belgium.

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 30 Sep 2015

Study Results Pave Way for CIGS Solar Cells with Improved Conversion Efficiency

The structure of a zinc-based buffer layer in a copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) solar cell has been determined. Knowing the buffer layer's structure has allowed the research team to identify a method of increasing solar cell efficiency.

29 Sep 2015

Innovative Process Developed to Convert Scrap Tires into Carbon Powders for Batteries

A process has been developed to produce supercapacitors from old tires. Material from the tires is converted into flexible polymer carbon composite films that can be used as electrodes in supercapacitors.

29 Sep 2015

Transparent Silica Overlay Enhances Solar Cell Efficiency by Cooling

Stanford researchers have created a thin, transparent, patterned silica overlay capable of raising efficiency levels of solar cells by cooling them even when they are exposed to full sunlight.

22 Sep 2015

IMechE Welcomes UK Government Decision to Guarantee Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant

Dr Jenifer Baxter, Head of Energy and Environment, at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said in response to the UK Government decision to guarantee the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant:

22 Sep 2015

Physicists Succeed in Identifying Origin of Spin Seebeck Effect

A team of German and American physicists from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), the University of Kaiserslautern, the University of Konstanz, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have been able to trace the origin of the Spin Seebeck effect (SSE).

8 Sep 2015

Oxford Instruments Continues to Develop Industry Leading NMR Core Analysers for the Oil and Gas Sector

Oxford Instruments and Green Imaging Technologies are pleased to announce the introduction of GeoSpec2+, the latest evolution of the renowned GeoSpec range of NMR core analysers.

From Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance 18 Aug 2015

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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.

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Metal Oxide Layers Improve Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

Sandia National Laboraties Team Work to Advance Solid-State Materials for Onboard Hydrogen Storage

Study Results Reveal Potassium can Work with Graphite in Potassium-Ion Battery

Linkam THMS600 Used in the Characterisation of Novel Electrolytes for More Efficient and Less Volatile Fuel Cells at KU Leuven.

Study Results Pave Way for CIGS Solar Cells with Improved Conversion Efficiency

Innovative Process Developed to Convert Scrap Tires into Carbon Powders for Batteries

Transparent Silica Overlay Enhances Solar Cell Efficiency by Cooling

IMechE Welcomes UK Government Decision to Guarantee Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant

Physicists Succeed in Identifying Origin of Spin Seebeck Effect

Oxford Instruments Continues to Develop Industry Leading NMR Core Analysers for the Oil and Gas Sector

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

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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?

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

2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

3DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

4The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

5Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

6QUT Researchers Develop Promising Flexible Semiconductor for Wearable Tech

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