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Scientists create most powerful micro-scale bio-solar cell yet

Researchers have created a micro-scale biological solar cell that generates a higher power density for longer than any existing cell of its kind.

Self powered patch to help diabetics measure glucose during exercise

A new paper-based sensor patch developed by researchers allow diabetics to effectively measure glucose levels during exercise.

New battery is activated by your spit

Researchers have developed the next step in microbial fuel cells: a battery activated by spit that can be used in extreme conditions where normal batteries don't function.

Optomec teams with Lockheed and GE to secure NextFlex contract award

The project, entitled "Conformal Printing of Conductor and Dielectric Materials onto Complex 3D Surfaces" has a total value on $3.1 million.

New research could help speed up the 3D printing process

A team of researchers have identified some bottlenecks in 3D printers, that, if improved, could speed up the entire process.

Self-sustaining bacteria-fueled power cell

Instead of oil, coal, or even solar energy, self-sustaining bacterial fuel cells may power the future.

Scientists build bacteria-powered battery on single sheet of paper

nstead of ordering batteries by the pack, we might get them by the ream in the future.

Trapped electrons to blame for lack of battery efficiency

Research has the potential to create more efficient batteries by shedding light on the cause of one of their biggest problems -- a "traffic jam" of ions that slows down their charging and discharging process.

Origami ninja star inspires battery design

A new disposable battery that folds like an origami ninja star could power biosensors and other small devices for use in challenging field conditions.

Bacteria-powered solar panel generates clean energy

Researchers have taken the next step in the evolution of bacteria-powered energy and have connected nine biological-solar (bio-solar) cells into a bio-solar panel.

NextFlex America's flexible hybrid electronics manufacturing institute

NextFlex, America's Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Institute, has officially welcomed its founding members.

New research could revolutionize flexible electronics, solar cells

Binghamton University researchers have demonstrated an eco-friendly process that enables unprecedented spatial control over the electrical properties of graphene oxide.

Powering lightweight devices and wearable electronics

IDTechEx report from a FlexTech Alliance workshop on novel & innovative power sources for lightweight devices and wearable electronics

A new material for transparent electronics

The performance of solar cells, flat panel displays, and other electronics are limited by today's materials. A new material, created by modifying a transparent insulating oxide, replacing up to 25 percent of the lanthanum ions in the host material with strontium ions, offers considerable promise.

Flexible barrier technologies: a brief review of technology options

Back in 2014, we witnessed the launch of the first displays deposited on flexible substrates, and the first efforts to encapsulate them. There are significant differences in the encapsulation techniques utilized by each of the companies commercializing flexible electronics. These differences signify the variety of technologies available, in terms of deposition as well as material options for the barrier films, some of which are discussed in this article

Engineer creates origami battery

Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, can be used to create beautiful birds, frogs and other small sculptures. Now a Binghamton University engineer says the technique can be applied to building batteries, too.

Engineer creates origami battery

Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, can be used to create beautiful birds, frogs and other small sculptures. Now a Binghamton University engineer says the technique can be applied to building batteries, too.

Funding for development of electronics and biometric sensor platforms

The Nano-Bio Manufacturing Consortium has awarded funding for a project proposed by Binghamton University to develop electronics and biometric sensor platforms for human performance monitoring.

Fly inspires battery free hearing aid

Other researchers have built fly-inspired hearing devices, but the UT Austin engineers are the first to apply piezoelectric materials. These materials turn mechanical pressure into electric signals, or voltage, and allow the device to operate with very little power.

Funding to develop energy storage technologies

$1.4 million has been awarded to six companies working on new technologies in battery and energy storage.