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2014

Disordered materials hold promise for better batteries

Researchers have found a whole new avenue for research: the use of disordered materials, which had generally been considered unsuitable for batteries.

2013

Graphene can host exotic new quantum electronic states at its edges

Under an extremely powerful magnetic field and at extremely low temperature, the researchers found, graphene can effectively filter electrons according to the direction of their spin, something that cannot be done by any conventional electronic system.

Potential use of graphene in solar cells, thermoelectric devices

Researchers have been very interested in graphene, graphene oxide, and other two-dimensional materials for possible use in solar cells, thermoelectric devices, and water filtration, among a number of other applications.

New device turns ordinary bike into an electric hybrid

Superpedestrian has released a self-contained unit that snaps easily onto the back of any ordinary bicycle and turns it into an electric hybrid.

Colored plastic doubles solar cell power

A thin sheet of dyed plastic could cut the cost of solar power, particularly for applications that require solar cells to be highly efficient and flexible.

Novel LEDs pave the way to cheaper displays

Researchers from the Universities of Bonn and Regensburg have developed a novel type of organic light-emitting diode (OLED).

Viridis 3D

This profile details the activities of US-based 3D printing materials supplier Viridis3D together with the company's plans for future development.

New inks and tools allow 3-D printing of lithium-ion technology

A scientist is laying the groundwork for lithium-ion batteries and other high-performing electronics that can be produced with 3-D printers.

High Power, Flexible Electronics

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Connecting with the Emerging Nervous System of Ubiquitous Sensing

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Better batteries through biology?

Lithium-air batteries have become a hot research area in recent years: They hold the promise of drastically increasing power per battery weight, which could lead, for example, to electric cars with a much greater driving range.

Cure for crack-prone high-capacity batteries

Researchers have shown that mixing silicon microparticles with self-healing polymers helps prevent a longer-lasting battery from failing.

Better batteries through biology?

researchers have found that adding genetically modified viruses to the production of nanowires — wires that are about the width of a red blood cell, and which can serve as one of a battery's electrodes — could help solve some problems.

Enhancing solar cells with heat

Researchers recently demonstrated a photonic-crystal based thermophotovoltaic system, which converts heat to electricity.

Internet of things: stop debating terminology, start talking money

The term the Internet of Things was conceived when the Massachusetts Institute of Technology set up the Auto ID Center in 1998.

A123 Venture Technologies collaboration with MIT start-up SolidEnergy

A123 Venture Technologies, a Massachusetts technology incubator, has announced its collaboration with MIT startup SolidEnergy.

Tiny water droplets carry electric charge

In a completely unexpected finding, researchers have discovered that tiny water droplets that form on a superhydrophobic surface, and then "jump" away from that surface, carry an electric charge.

Stanford engineers build basic computer using carbon nanotubes

Unprecedented feat points toward a new generation of energy-efficient electronics.

New materials improve oxygen catalysis

Researchers have found a new family of materials that provides the best-ever performance in a reaction called oxygen evolution, a key requirement for energy storage and delivery systems such as advanced fuel cells and lithium-air batteries.

Developing nanowires for solar cells

The next generation of solar cells may be flexible, transparent and more energy efficient.

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