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ITOGUMI MOTECH’s PID-Resistant Modules to be Exhibited at PV Expo 2013

ITOGUMI MOTECH, a joint venture of MOTECH INDUSTRIES INC., a leading solar manufacturer, announced today that it will be exhibiting its PID-resistant modules at PV Expo 2013.

27 Feb 2013

Solar3D Seeks Broader International Intellectual Property Protection for 3D Solar Cell Technology

Solar3D, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough 3-dimensional solar cell technology to maximize the conversion of sunlight into electricity, today announced that the Company has filed a Patent Cooperation Treaty international application for its next generation solar cell design and methods of fabrication in the United States Receiving Office.

27 Feb 2013

New Technique to Analyse PCBM Material Used in Polymer Photovoltaic Cells

Engineers and scientists from the University of Sheffield have pioneered a new technique to analyse PCBM, a material used in polymer photovoltaic cells, obtaining details of the structure of the material which will be vital to improving the cell's efficiency. The findings are published in Applied Physics Letters.

26 Feb 2013

Novel Way to Passivate Silicon at Room Temperature

Silicon, the material of high-tech devices from computer chips to solar cells, requires a surface coating before use in these applications. The coating “passivates” the material, tying up loose atomic bonds to prevent oxidation that would ruin its electrical properties. But this passivation process consumes a lot of heat and energy, making it costly and limiting the kinds of materials that can be added to the devices.

14 Feb 2013

Layered Oxide Heterostructures Hold Potential to Fabricate High-Efficiency Solar Cells

Researchers at the Vienna University of Technology show that a recently discovered class of materials can be used to create a new kind of solar cell.

13 Feb 2013

Coalition for American Solar Manufacturers Appeals to Counter Illegal Chinese Trade Practices

The Coalition for American Solar Manufacturers (CASM) today announced appeals in recent trade cases to counter illegal Chinese trade practices. A key appeal, according to CASM, challenges a loophole in the scope of the U.S. trade remedies that allows Chinese producers to evade duties and continue to benefit from illegal, export-intensive subsidies and dump product into the U.S. market.

4 Feb 2013

Photoactive Micelles Demonstrate Potential for Photofunctional Dyes and Sensors

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology produce new photoactive micelles with potential applications in photofunctional dyes and sensors.

30 Jan 2013

Major Solar Cell Manufacturer Places Order for Intevac’s Ion Implant ENERGi System

Intevac, Inc. announced today that it has received an order for an Ion Implant ENERGi™ system, scheduled to ship in the first quarter of 2013.

24 Jan 2013

Dow Corning, Crystal Solar Plan to Develop Business Relationship

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, and Crystal Solar, a solar energy venture company focusing on Direct Gas to Wafer™ technology, today announced their intention to develop a business relationship for the successful supply of high-performance, silicon-based materials for photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules.

From Dow Corning 22 Jan 2013

New Report on Global and Chinese Photovoltaic Glass Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Photovoltaic Glass Industry Report, 2012-2014" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 19 Jan 2013

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.

Photovoltaics News

ITOGUMI MOTECH’s PID-Resistant Modules to be Exhibited at PV Expo 2013

Solar3D Seeks Broader International Intellectual Property Protection for 3D Solar Cell Technology

New Technique to Analyse PCBM Material Used in Polymer Photovoltaic Cells

Novel Way to Passivate Silicon at Room Temperature

Layered Oxide Heterostructures Hold Potential to Fabricate High-Efficiency Solar Cells

Coalition for American Solar Manufacturers Appeals to Counter Illegal Chinese Trade Practices

Photoactive Micelles Demonstrate Potential for Photofunctional Dyes and Sensors

Major Solar Cell Manufacturer Places Order for Intevac’s Ion Implant ENERGi System

Dow Corning, Crystal Solar Plan to Develop Business Relationship

New Report on Global and Chinese Photovoltaic Glass Industry

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

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

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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?

Photovoltaics News

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

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2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Bio-Based Materials Innovator Simplifyber Raises Series a Funding in Mission to Transform Manufacturing of Fashion, Car Interiors, and Consumer Goods

4Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

5Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

6NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

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