13 Jun 2012

3M and Nanosys use Quantum Dot film for LCD displays
QDEF is a drop-in film that LCD manufacturers can integrate with existing production processes.
13 Jun 2012

Breakthrough lithium ion battery technology
A new lithium ion battery technology capable of operating at extreme temperatures without requiring thermal management was unveiled by A123 Systems this week.
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12 Jun 2012

Emerging solutions for wireless, wearable sensors and integrated power
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12 Jun 2012

Traction batteries beyond Li-ion arriving early
Lithium-ion batteries involve lithium ions being intercalated and de-intercalated at electrodes during cycling. Other batteries involve lithium ions but are not called lithium-ion because they work in another way. There are single use versions but now there are rechargeable versions arriving earlier than most pundits thought possible.
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12 Jun 2012

Heliatek's transparent solar films for tinted windows
Heliatek GmbH has announced that its transparent solar films could be used to be integrated between the glass sheets of double glazed windows.
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12 Jun 2012

Terepac Corporation engages with Rockwell Automation
Terepac Corporation Engages with Rockwell Automation to Deliver Micro Circuits and Support "Internet of Things."
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12 Jun 2012

Tohoku University and imec partner on research and collaboration
Tohoku University and imec have signed a collaboration agreement in the presence of his Royal Highness Prince Philip of Belgium during the Belgian economic mission to Japan.
11 Jun 2012

Harvesting underwater solar energy
Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Electronics Science and Technology Division, are working on underwater photovoltaic research to develop high bandgap solar cells capable of producing sufficient power to operate electronic sensor systems at depths of 9 meters.
11 Jun 2012

Toyota Motorsport brings electric technology to Pikes Peak
Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) will demonstrate its high-performance electric powertrain technology on one of North America's most demanding motorsport events; the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado on 8 July.
11 Jun 2012

IPS showcases paper-thin, non-flammable battery tech for Consumers
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. demonstrate a new battery technology to replace conventional lithium-ion batteries and redefine the design of smart phones, tablets and other consumer devices by enabling thinner form factors and better performance.
8 Jun 2012

Inexpensive, environmentally friendly solar cell shows potential
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new solar cell that, in principle, will minimize current solar energy technology limitations.
8 Jun 2012

West coast electric highway now extends to Canadian border
The border-to-border vision of the West Coast Electric Highway moves closer to becoming a reality with the opening of new EV charging sites, extending the highway to the Canadian border and opening it to electric vehicle (EV) drivers from both countries.
8 Jun 2012

Flexible Display Center produces largest flexible color OLED display
Measuring 7.4 diagonal inches, the device was developed at the FDC in conjunction with Army Research Labs scientists.
7 Jun 2012

Thinfilm extends relationship with PARC
Thinfilm extends relationship with PARC to accelerate delivery of integrated printed electronic systems.
7 Jun 2012

Unzipped carbon nanotubes could help energize fuel cells
Multi-walled carbon nanotubes riddled with defects and impurities on the outside could eventually replace some of the expensive platinum catalysts used in fuel cells and metal-air batteries.
7 Jun 2012

New type of electrolyte could be key to better batteries
Startup company Boulder Ionics is has developed a new high-throughput, low-cost synthesis platform for producing ionic liquid electrolytes for use in advanced energy storage devices.
6 Jun 2012

Scientists uncover photosynthetic puzzle
The result of the study could significantly influence efforts by chemists and nanoscientists to create artificial materials and devices that can imitate natural photosynthetic systems.
6 Jun 2012

Pilot program launched to test hybrid electric trucks
G&K Services has launched a pilot program to test hybrid electric trucks in its fleet of delivery vehicles.
6 Jun 2012

The first chemical circuit developed
Klas Tybrandt, doctoral student in Organic Electronics at Linköping University, Sweden, has developed an integrated chemical chip.
5 Jun 2012

New class of n-doped ETL materials for OLED TV & OLED mobile displays
Novaled develops new air-stable n-dopant and ETL materials to improve efficiency and lifetimes for OLED TV and mobile displays.