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Light harvesting boundary markers

After a short exposure to sunlight, the markers provide a warm, green, distinctive glow during the night and in low level lighting conditions.

Ion-gel as dielectrics for printed electronics

Researchers at the University of Minnesota successfully demonstrated that ion-gel could be used as printable, high-capacitance gate insulator in organic thin-film transistors (OTFT).

Energy harvesting industry in conflict

The ZigBee Alliance announced in July 2009 that it will draft a standard for energy harvesting devices.

CEA-LETI develops efficient and transparent white OLED

CEA-LETI has developed an efficient white OLED with overall transparency, equivalent to 65 to 70% over the whole visible spectrum.

SkySentry receives CIGS array from Ascent Solar Technologies

Skysentry receives lightweight flexible CIGS array from Ascent Solar Technologies.

Solar powered golf carts

Golf carts with a solar powered charging system that charge the carts up during a game of golf are becoming more popular and can be used on and off the golf course.

Power generating shoes

Converting human movement into electricity and making use of some of the energy generated during the impact of the foot while walking or running is very appealing.

Terepac begins pilot production of printed silicon integrated circuits

Terepac scientists have developed a novel and extremely powerful approach for handling micro-thin, small form factor ICs such as those desired for RFID.

Printed electronics: Still huge challenges - and opportunities

While materials for organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) are getting better and better, and encouraging news about record-breaking parameters in efficacy and luminance were published quite recently, one of the major problems in flexible lighting and display devices is still unsolved: the lifetime of such devices is too short, and hence, customers are not ready to pay, no matter how impressive and elegant the systems may look.

Nanoparticle ink could print solar cells like newspaper

Nanoparticle inks could be used to print solar cells like newspaper, or painted onto the side of buildings or rooftops to produce electricity.

Brand enhancement by electronics in packaging

Consumer packaged goods companies would like to see more printed electronics providers offering final products rather than just components. Read more about brand enhancement using electronics in packaging.

Organic Solar Cells reach 6% confirmed efficiency

Heliatek GmbH develop organic solar cells consisting of so called "small molecules" - organic dyes which are synthesized from hydrocarbons.

Flexible CIGS photovoltaics increases capability

Copper indium gallium diselenide CIGS is the favourite formulation in the CIS copper indium diselenide family of photovoltaic devices.

Large area OLED device fulfills international lighting specifications

Novaled announces a large area OLED device fulfilling international lighting specifications.

Nanoparticle ink could print solar cells like newspaper

Nanoparticle inks could be used to print solar cells like newspaper, or painted onto the side of buildings or rooftops to produce electricity.

Prototype energy harvester for trucks and vehicles

New Energy Technologies, Inc. has announced successful completion of its first-ever MotionPower™ prototype energy harvester for heavy trucks and vehicles for installation at such locations such as truck stops, weigh scales, commercial ports of entry, and shipping sites.

Self-assembled DNA scaffolding to build tiny circuit boards

Nanotechnology advance could lead to smaller, faster, more energy-efficient computer chips

Energy Harvesting & Storage Conference Covers End User Requirements

IDTechEx is hosting the world's largest event on Energy Harvesting & Storage on November 3-4 in Denver, CO, USA. Uniquely, the focus of the event is to address requirements from end users from a range of different vertical industries.

Quick charging system using solar panels and lithium ion batteries

Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Showa Shell Sekiyu K K have announced that they will start studies on joint development of a quick charging system for electric vehicles (EV) using Showa Shell's next-generation CIS solar panels and Nissan's advanced lithium ion batteries for automotive use.