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Study Results Pave Way for CIGS Solar Cells with Improved Conversion Efficiency

The structure of a zinc-based buffer layer in a copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) solar cell has been determined. Knowing the buffer layer's structure has allowed the research team to identify a method of increasing solar cell efficiency.

29 Sep 2015

Innovative Process Developed to Convert Scrap Tires into Carbon Powders for Batteries

A process has been developed to produce supercapacitors from old tires. Material from the tires is converted into flexible polymer carbon composite films that can be used as electrodes in supercapacitors.

29 Sep 2015

Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes Effectively Trap and Store Greenhouse Gases

A team of scientists from the Technische Universität Darmstadt in Germany and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur are exploring ways of using vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNTs) for capturing and storing specific green house gases.

24 Sep 2015

Solar Water-Splitting Technology Increases Power Conversion Efficiency

A research team at the Rice University has developed solar-based water-splitting technology that uses light-activated nanoparticles. Researchers have devised a new and efficient method for capturing solar energy and converting it into renewable, clean energy by splitting of water molecules.

8 Sep 2015

New Video from SciAps Demonstrates Real Scrap Metal Applications of Handheld LIBS

A new video from SciAps features a real world demonstration of the Z handheld elemental analyzer, and a candid interview at Wentworth Scrap Metals.

From SciAps, Inc. 8 Sep 2015

ELIX Polymers to Highlight New High Heat Polymers at Fakuma 2015

ELIX Polymers, a leading specialist in ABS high performance materials, will demonstrate the benefits of the company’s superior tailor-made solutions for high quality thermoplastics applications.

8 Sep 2015

Solar Cell from Berkeley Lab/University of Illinois Features Highest Luminescent Concentration Factor Ever Recorded

Researchers from Berkeley Lab and the University of Illinois have successfully integrated designer quantum dot light-emitters with spectrally matched photonic mirrors to produce solar cells capable of absorbing blue photons at concentration about 30 times greater than that of traditional solar cells. This is the first time such high levels of luminescent concentration factor have been recorded.

4 Sep 2015

Melt Spinning Process for Effective Recycling of Permanent Magnets

Strong permanent magnets are capable of powering wind turbines and electric motors. Highly powerful magnets are made up of rare earth elements, dysprosium and neodymium. Researchers at Fraunhofer are working on a more economic and rapid method for recycling rare earth elements used in permanent magnets.

4 Sep 2015

EMO Milano 2015: Henkel to Highlight Extended Bonderite Range for Clean Sustainable Machining

Henkel will unveil exciting opportunities for the metalworking industry to achieve significant cost savings and cleaner, more efficient machining as it presents its extended Bonderite portfolio for the first time at EMO Milano 2015.

29 Jul 2015

Using Infrared Region of Sun’s Spectrum for More Efficient Solar Cells

Researchers from University of California, Riverside have discovered a novel method to enhance the efficiency of solar energy conversion by integrating inorganic semiconductor nanocrystals with organic molecules and managing to “upconvert” photons in the visible and near-infrared regions of the solar spectrum.

28 Jul 2015

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

Study Results Pave Way for CIGS Solar Cells with Improved Conversion Efficiency

Innovative Process Developed to Convert Scrap Tires into Carbon Powders for Batteries

Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes Effectively Trap and Store Greenhouse Gases

Solar Water-Splitting Technology Increases Power Conversion Efficiency

New Video from SciAps Demonstrates Real Scrap Metal Applications of Handheld LIBS

ELIX Polymers to Highlight New High Heat Polymers at Fakuma 2015

Solar Cell from Berkeley Lab/University of Illinois Features Highest Luminescent Concentration Factor Ever Recorded

Melt Spinning Process for Effective Recycling of Permanent Magnets

EMO Milano 2015: Henkel to Highlight Extended Bonderite Range for Clean Sustainable Machining

Using Infrared Region of Sun’s Spectrum for More Efficient Solar Cells

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?

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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