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TUM Researchers Observe Live Inner Workings of Battery to Solve Lithium Plating Mystery

Technische Universität München (TUM) researchers have succeeded in observing the inner functioning of a battery without causing any damage to it. This study has enabled them to solve the lithium plating mystery.

5 Sep 2014

NASA Announces Selection of Proposals for Improved Energy Storage Devices

NASA has announced the selection of four new proposals regarding advanced energy storage devices, which will aid the agency’s future human- and robotic-exploration missions. NASA requires advanced energy generation and storage devices capable of withstanding challenging environments encountered in the agency’s missions. These awards will help the development of such novel energy storage devices.

8 Aug 2014

Used-Cigarette Butts Converted into High-Performing Material to Store Energy

A group of scientists from South Korea have converted used-cigarette butts into a high-performing material that could be integrated into computers, handheld devices, electrical vehicles and wind turbines to store energy.

6 Aug 2014

Researchers Identify Genes and Enzymes that Create 19 Carbon Furan-Containing Fatty Acid

A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has identified the genes and enzymes that create a promising compound — the 19 carbon furan-containing fatty acid (19Fu-FA). The compound has a variety of potential uses as a biological alternative for compounds currently derived from fossil fuels.

6 Aug 2014

New Material Structure Generates Steam by Soaking Up the Sun

A new material structure developed at MIT generates steam by soaking up the sun.

23 Jul 2014

Vega Biofuels to Raise $1 Million to Expand Production Capacity of Biochar Product

VEGA BIOFUELS, INC. provides this update to shareholders after successful participation in the first annual Cannabis Investor Conference in Denver, CO.

21 Jul 2014

Indonesian Cement Factory to be Powered by Capstone C800 Microturbine System

Capstone Turbine Corporation, the world's leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, announced today that it received an order from Indonesia for a Capstone C800 system to power a cement factory in Balikpapan.

18 Jul 2014

SEMICON West 2014: Edwards Honoured with North America SEMI Standards Merit Award

Edwards Limited is pleased to announce that Mike Czerniak, Product Marketing Manager Exhaust Gas Management, was honoured with SEMI’s Merit Award during SEMICON® West last week.

From Edwards Vacuum Ltd 18 Jul 2014

Electricity Harnessed from Water Condensing and Jumping from a Superhydrophobic Surface

Last year, MIT researchers discovered that when water droplets spontaneously jump away from superhydrophobic surfaces during condensation, they can gain electric charge in the process. Now, the same team has demonstrated that this process can generate small amounts of electricity that might be used to power electronic devices.

14 Jul 2014

Intersolar North America: SolarWorld to Showcase Technological Advances in Solar Panels and Systems

SolarWorld will present an across-the-board lineup of technological advances affecting all key products of solar-system solutions during the solar-industry trade show Intersolar North America in San Francisco this week. Advances range from the company’s Sunmodule XL – a high-power 72-cell mono-crystalline solar panel – to innovations in 60-cell panels, mounting systems and inverters.

10 Jul 2014

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

TUM Researchers Observe Live Inner Workings of Battery to Solve Lithium Plating Mystery

NASA Announces Selection of Proposals for Improved Energy Storage Devices

Used-Cigarette Butts Converted into High-Performing Material to Store Energy

Researchers Identify Genes and Enzymes that Create 19 Carbon Furan-Containing Fatty Acid

New Material Structure Generates Steam by Soaking Up the Sun

Vega Biofuels to Raise $1 Million to Expand Production Capacity of Biochar Product

Indonesian Cement Factory to be Powered by Capstone C800 Microturbine System

SEMICON West 2014: Edwards Honoured with North America SEMI Standards Merit Award

Electricity Harnessed from Water Condensing and Jumping from a Superhydrophobic Surface

Intersolar North America: SolarWorld to Showcase Technological Advances in Solar Panels and Systems

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?

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

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

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

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

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