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Breakthrough Discovery Could Lay Groundwork for Metal-Free Batteries

A battery capable of storing energy in a biologically-derived unit has been developed by a team of chemists from the University of Toronto (U of T), opening the door for cost-effective, environmentally friendly consumer electronics.

4 Aug 2016

UB-RPI Project Aims to Develop Light-Harvesting Films Using Synthesized Perovskite Material

With an eye toward improving the efficiency and affordability of solar cells, physicists from the University at Buffalo and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) will develop light-harvesting films using funds from the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative.

29 Jul 2016

Study on Solar Energy Flow in Photosynthetic Organism May Lead To Development of Solar Cells

A team of researchers at Lund University have successfully measured the solar energy’s flow, in and between varied parts of a photosynthetic organism for the first time. This research would be the first step to ultimately contribute to the progress of technologies that apply solar energy much more efficiently than what is possible at the moment.

19 Jul 2016

Sodium-Based Batteries Prove to be Prospective Alternative to Lithium-Based Batteries

Sodium-based batteries have gained immense popularity as a potential alternative to lithium-based batteries because of the increased availability and cost-effective feature of sodium element.

24 Jun 2016

Researchers Demonstrate Alternative Manufacturing Method for Succinic Acid

Today’s chemical industry is based on oil, because many chemical products originate from oil and its components. Products ranging from solvents to medication, plastics to detergents and crop protection products are all based on oil. Due to the limitations in the number of oil reserves, scientists are now searching for new techniques to produce these products from sustainable materials.

14 Jun 2016

New Diamond-Like Coating Could Prove Useful for Wind Turbine Drivetrains

Despite the rigors of scientific analysis and the systematic approaches of the most talented researchers of the world, science still surprises us at times.

19 May 2016

Researchers Develop Fiber to Adsorb Uranium from Seawater

More than four billion tons of uranium exist in the oceans. This huge quantity would be sufficient to meet the global energy requirements for the next 10,000 years, only if the element could be captured from seawater to fuel nuclear power plants.

22 Apr 2016

PNNL's New Rechargeable Battery Offers Inexpensive, Eco-Friendly Alternative for Storing Renewable Energy

A research team has unexpectedly discovered a rechargeable battery, which is as cheap as the standard car batteries, but with very high energy density. This new battery could be used as an alternative to support the power grid and store renewable energy in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective manner.

20 Apr 2016

Researchers Develop Ultrathin Organic Material that Enables Improved E-Skin Displays

An ultraflexible, ultrathin and protective layer has been developed by researchers from the University of Tokyo. The researchers illustrated the use of this material by developing an air-stable, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display.

18 Apr 2016

Chemically Active 3D-Printed Structure to Mitigate Pollution

3D-printed figures are often produced with the aid of costly or customized 3D printers, using various materials such as; glass, sugars, thermoplastics, ceramics, and metals.

4 Apr 2016

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.

Sustainable Technologies News

Breakthrough Discovery Could Lay Groundwork for Metal-Free Batteries

UB-RPI Project Aims to Develop Light-Harvesting Films Using Synthesized Perovskite Material

Study on Solar Energy Flow in Photosynthetic Organism May Lead To Development of Solar Cells

Sodium-Based Batteries Prove to be Prospective Alternative to Lithium-Based Batteries

Researchers Demonstrate Alternative Manufacturing Method for Succinic Acid

New Diamond-Like Coating Could Prove Useful for Wind Turbine Drivetrains

Researchers Develop Fiber to Adsorb Uranium from Seawater

PNNL's New Rechargeable Battery Offers Inexpensive, Eco-Friendly Alternative for Storing Renewable Energy

Researchers Develop Ultrathin Organic Material that Enables Improved E-Skin Displays

Chemically Active 3D-Printed Structure to Mitigate Pollution

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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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

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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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