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Researchers Discover Photoanodes that help in Extracting Hydrogen Gas from Water

In a time span of just two years, scientists from Caltech and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, or Berkeley Lab, have almost doubled the number of materials that can be potentially used in solar fuels.

7 Mar 2017

New Technology Could Improve Efficiency of Photovoltaic Cells by Nearly 70%

Researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have created an innovative technology that could improve photovoltaic (PV) cell efficiency by nearly 70%. This breakthrough development could help to overcome current technological limitations to harnessing solar power to fulfill the global energy consumption demands.

16 Nov 2016

Berkeley Lab Method to Image Solar Cells in 3D

Next-generation solar cells made of super-thin films of semiconducting material have a lot of potential as they are relatively economical and flexible enough to be used almost anywhere.

16 Nov 2016

Researchers Develop Materials Capable of Self-Healing Under Ambient Conditions

Before the creation of self-healing buildings or cars, strong materials that can entirely self-repair in water-less ambience are required. Although self-healing materials function efficiently when they are wet and soft, scientists have analyzed that the self-repairing potential declines if the materials are dried out.

11 Nov 2016

Researchers One Step Closer to Developing Smart Clothing that Can Capture and Release Solar Power

Batteries used in smart phones as well as other portable electronic devices normally dry out during inopportune times. Scientists have attempted to create fibers as an alternative to batteries and incorporate these fibers in clothing to power these portable devices.

6 Oct 2016

Highly Durable Thermoplastic Foams, Composites Help Build Lighter and Recyclable Blades

As the sizes of offshore wind turbines increase, operators are finding it challenging to transport, install, disassemble, and dispose the gigantic rotor blades of these turbines. In partnership with other industry experts, Fraunhofer researchers are working towards developing highly durable thermoplastic composites and foams that will help in building lighter and recyclable blades.

5 Oct 2016

Thermal Metamaterial Promotes use of Waste-Heat Harvesting Technology in Factories, Power Plants

A thermal metamaterial has been used by a global research team to monitor the emission of radiation at high temperatures. This move will help to develop devices that are capable of harvesting waste heat from factories and power plants in an efficient manner.

19 Sep 2016

New Inverter Device Could Improve Fuel-Efficiency, Range of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

A new kind of inverter device that is smaller, lighter, and much more efficient has been developed by North Carolina State University researchers. This inverter device is expected to enhance the range and fuel-efficiency of electric and hybrid vehicles.

16 Sep 2016

UPM Researchers Develop New Panel for Enhancing Sustainability of Materials

Three female researchers from UPM have used textile waste to develop a panel to enhance both the acoustic and thermal conditions of buildings. This panel also reduces the energy impact related to the production of construction materials and greenhouse gas emissions.

8 Sep 2016

Consortium Aims to Develop Cheaper Electric Car Batteries Sooner than Expected

A new consortium, which includes Binghamton University will help to bring more efficient and powerful electric cars to the roads sooner than expected.

10 Aug 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.

Sustainable Technologies News

Researchers Discover Photoanodes that help in Extracting Hydrogen Gas from Water

New Technology Could Improve Efficiency of Photovoltaic Cells by Nearly 70%

Berkeley Lab Method to Image Solar Cells in 3D

Researchers Develop Materials Capable of Self-Healing Under Ambient Conditions

Researchers One Step Closer to Developing Smart Clothing that Can Capture and Release Solar Power

Highly Durable Thermoplastic Foams, Composites Help Build Lighter and Recyclable Blades

Thermal Metamaterial Promotes use of Waste-Heat Harvesting Technology in Factories, Power Plants

New Inverter Device Could Improve Fuel-Efficiency, Range of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

UPM Researchers Develop New Panel for Enhancing Sustainability of Materials

Consortium Aims to Develop Cheaper Electric Car Batteries Sooner than Expected

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

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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?

Sustainable Technologies 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

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

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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