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Side-illuminated solar cells

Researchers have developed a radically new design for a concentrator solar cell that, when irradiated from the side, generates solar conversion efficiencies that rival, and may eventually surpass, the most ultra-efficient photovoltaics.

New metamaterial invisibility cloak adapts to different sized objects

A metamaterial invisibility cloak that can adapt to hide different sized objects has been demonstrated.

CERADROP

Inkjet printer supplier that has designed printers and software from the ground up specifically for functional inks and components.

Nanomade

Nanomade are a company of 7 people based in Toulouse, France. They have developed nanoparticle-based inks used in force sensing. Technology analyst James Hayward interviewed their CEO Faouzy Soilihi.

Multi walled carbon nanotubes for interconnects

Using a new method for precisely controlling the deposition of carbon, researchers have demonstrated a technique for connecting multi-walled carbon nanotubes to the metallic pads of integrated circuits without the high interface resistance produced by traditional fabrication techniques.

Thermoelectric windows

A team of scientists has explored a novel idea to integrate micro- to nanoscale thermoelectric materials with the window glasses to generate thermoelectricity based on the temperature difference that exists between the hot outside and relatively cold inside.

'Cloning' could make structurally pure nanotubes for nanoelectronics

Researchers have demonstrated a technique for growing virtually pure samples of single-wall carbon nanotubes with identical structures, a process they liken to "cloning" the nanotubes.

Friction could charge mobile phones

Researchers at Georgia Tech have created a device that takes advantage of static electricity to convert movement—like a phone bouncing around in your pocket—into enough power to charge a cell phone battery.

Lessons from EU Project Day on eMobility

In Brussels, Belgium, on November 19, there was a day devoted to presenting most of the European Union projects on eMobility. This is a term used in Continental Europe to mean what they call Full Electric Vehicles (FEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), mainly on-road.

Keynotes at Energy Harvesting, WSN and Supercapacitors USA 2012

Some of the highlights of the keynote presentations at the 2012 IDTechEx conferences on energy harvesting, storage, wireless sensor networks and supercapacitors are presented.

Super efficient solar steam

Scientists have unveiled a revolutionary new technology that uses nanoparticles to convert solar energy directly into steam.

How to manufacture printed electronics - live print demonstration

On Dec 5-6, the Printed Electronics USA conference and exhibition in Santa Clara, CA, will feature "Manufacturing Street" - its first live, multi-technology, printed electronics demonstration.

First test run of the MAHLE Range Extender

For vehicles with battery-electric drive, the use of a range extender appears to be a suitable solution to ensure a range approaching that of a conventional vehicle. The Stuttgart specialist MAHLE Powertrain has developed their own range extender, with flexible mounting position, in just 10 months without the support of an OEM.

Organic electronics: state of the art

A one day event to review the state of the art of organic lighting displays (OLEDs), OLED Lighting and organic photovoltaics (OPV).

KAR GT prototype delivers range of 150 miles per charge

KleenSpeed Technologies is set to reveal the "most intelligent car ever conceived" - the KleenSpeed World KAR GT prototype - on Wednesday November 21 in San Francisco.

High brightness tetrapod quantum dots developed

With this advancement, Quantum Materials Corp. Tetrapod Quantum Dots can be produced with a quantum yield greater than 80%, a brightness that increases the performance of this fluorescent marker alternative in biological assays and other applications.

Novel etch method produces 3D microstructures in silicon

Researchers have developed a novel method to produce photonic crystals to manipulate optical signals.

Piezotech (Arkema group)

In 2010, Arkema acquired Piezotech, a french chemical company, and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Arkema Group as part of the Performance Products segment.

For energy storage devices, thin is in

A flex­ible and trans­parent super­ca­pac­itor, a device that stores energy as an elec­trical field instead of a chem­ical reac­tion, as bat­teries do.

Award for railroad energy harvesting

An innovative energy harvester that has the potential to save millions of dollars in energy costs for railroads while reducing carbon dioxide emissions.