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New EU Project to Design High-Efficiency Thin-Film Solar Modules Using Nanomaterials

Eighteen major research and industrial partners have teamed up in a European Union (EU) Fast Track project to develop high-efficiency thin-film silicon solar modules using nanotechnology.

3 Apr 2012

MEI Announces Major Process Advancement for Highest Purity Polysilicon Material

MEI, a diversified manufacturing and service company serving the solar, semiconductor, and high technology industries, announced that its Pura wet processing system has achieved a major milestone to produce high-purity polysilicon. This ultra-pure electronic-grade material is suitable for high efficiency solar cell and semiconductor production.

28 Mar 2012

Targray Technology Expands its Portfolio of Photovoltaic Materials

Targray Technology, a global supplier of silicon and advanced materials to the solar industry, has expanded its portfolio of photovoltaic (PV) materials and solutions with the addition of a new line of aluminum paste for silicon solar cells.

28 Mar 2012

SiGen’s GenII PolyMax System for Mass-Production of Thin-Silicon Solar Wafers

Silicon Genesis (SiGen) has completed the specifications of the new GenII PolyMax system, the company’s second-generation production system for manufacturing thin-silicon solar wafers.

20 Mar 2012

OCI Celebrates Production Startup in New Sapphire Manufacturing Facility

OCI Company, a South Korean chemicals manufacturing company, has celebrated commencement of production in its new sapphire manufacturing facility on March 2, 2012.

15 Mar 2012

New Boundaries for Controlling Band Gaps in Complex Transition Metal Oxides

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have made a novel discovery that has led to the establishment of new boundaries for tuning band gaps in insulating materials.

22 Feb 2012

Laytec Holds 8th Private Seminar Series in Japan

It has become a good Laytec tradition: November, 29th and 30th 2011 for the 8th time LayTec held its private seminar in Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan.

From Laytec - in-situ Monitoring Sensors for Thin-Film Applications 21 Feb 2012

Online Tool to Optimize Materials and Production of Solar Cells

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new online tool for optimizing materials and production for solar cells.

8 Feb 2012

Jackpot Employs Recycled Plastic in its Clothing Collections

Jackpot, the Danish Fashion Brand, has adopted an eco-friendly method by including recycled polyester in its clothing collections. The company’s fashion apparel also includes organic linen, cotton, Tencel and alpaca wool.

6 Feb 2012

Researchers Develop Green Solar Cell for Producing Bio-Electricity

Barry D. Bruce from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, together with scientists from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed a novel system that uses photosynthetic processes to generate efficient and low-cost energy, paving the way to develop green electricity easily and economically.

4 Feb 2012

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

New EU Project to Design High-Efficiency Thin-Film Solar Modules Using Nanomaterials

MEI Announces Major Process Advancement for Highest Purity Polysilicon Material

Targray Technology Expands its Portfolio of Photovoltaic Materials

SiGen’s GenII PolyMax System for Mass-Production of Thin-Silicon Solar Wafers

OCI Celebrates Production Startup in New Sapphire Manufacturing Facility

New Boundaries for Controlling Band Gaps in Complex Transition Metal Oxides

Laytec Holds 8th Private Seminar Series in Japan

Online Tool to Optimize Materials and Production of Solar Cells

Jackpot Employs Recycled Plastic in its Clothing Collections

Researchers Develop Green Solar Cell for Producing Bio-Electricity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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 do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4Precisely-Doped Two-Dimensional Semiconductors For Monolithic Integrated Circuits

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6A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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