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An Ultrafast Way to Produce Stable Perovskite Cells

Most solar cells today are made with refined silicon that turns sunlight into clean electricity. Unfortunately, the process of refining silicon is far from clean, requiring vast amounts of energy from carbon-emitting power plants.

Patterning Method for Fiber Based Devices, Smart Textiles

Multimaterial fibers that integrate metal, glass and semiconductors could be useful for applications such as biomedicine, smart textiles and robotics. But because the fibers are composed of the same materials along their lengths, it is difficult to position functional elements, such as electrodes or sensors, at specific locations.

Smart Wrap Implant may Help Bladder Control

An implantable smart wrap that fits safely and securely around the bladder may one day help people who have under-active bladders, a condition that hinders patients from urinating regularly and comfortably, according to an international team of researchers.

3D Printed Coral, Bioreactors Boost Microalgae Production for Biofuels

Using light as an energy source, photosynthetic microalgae can be used to produce products like biofuels and cosmetics. But algae grown in a reactor block out the light on which they feed. New reactor designs could solve this problem and help the industry move forward.

Marelli to Open Production Facility for EV Drivetrains in Germany

Marelli, the leading global automotive supplier, headquartered in Saitama, Japan, will open a production facility for electric drivetrains in Cologne, Germany. Start of production is targeted for the first half of 2021.

Upcoming Webinar on Graphene, 2D Materials, Carbon Nanotubes

Tuesday 8 December 2020 (3 sessions to choose from) - This webinar will provide a detailed assessment and outlook for these advanced materials. The talk will highlight key developments, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, company performances, geographic variations, and application areas.

Could Starlink replace 5G? (Part 2)

Part two of a series of articles by IDTechEx analyst Xiaoxi He. In the last article we discussed the speed issue of Starlink, compared to 5G. There are another three concerns.

Aqemia

Aqemia has developed an AI-driven de novo drug design platform for the development of novel small molecules.

Eonix Energy

IDTechEx spoke with Eonix CEO Don DeRosa.

Could Starlink replace 5G? (Part 1)

Starlink is a satellite internet constellation that is being constructed by SpaceX. Part one of a series of articles by IDTechEx analyst Xiaoxi He.

Imperceptible Thin Film Sensor to Record Movement and Touch

Researchers have developed an ultrathin pressure sensor that can be attached directly to the skin. It can measure how fingers interact with objects to produce useful data for medical and technological applications. The sensor has minimal effect on the users' sensitivity and ability to grip objects, and it is resistant to disruption from rubbing.

World's Largest Battery Storage Facility for Red Sea Project

The Red Sea Development Company, the developer behind the world's most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has announced it is creating the world's largest battery storage facility to enable the entire site to be powered by renewable energy 24 hours a day.

Production COVID-19 Rapid Test Devices Possible with Printing Process

Due to the immense pressure COVID-19 puts on societies worldwide, pharmaceutical companies strive to make rapid test devices available to the public as soon as possible. However, to do so, innovative techniques have to be used to meet the necessary medical requirements.

Ingenious Invests in Electric Vehicle Charging Firm

Ingenious today announces that its Infrastructure Ventures EIS Service has invested £750,000 in award-winning electric vehicle charging company, Elmtronics, a leading independent provider of charging points.

Program for Handwritten Text Deciphers Old Letters, Postcards, Diaries

Just about everyone has some old letters from grandma or handwritten diaries from a great-aunt lying around at home somewhere. For some people living in Germany today, however, these could be difficult to read because their ancestors wrote in another language, like Russian, Serbian, Ottoman Turkish, or Arabic.

Robots Leading the Fight Against COVID-19 Infections

Effective decontamination and sterilisation of hospital wards and bathrooms is essential in reducing the risk of cross infection. This is especially important during COVID-19 pandemic, when we consider that there is just nine critical care beds per 100,000 people in the UK.

IDTechEx: The Graphene Market Will Reach $700m by 2031

Graphene materials are progressing through their own hype curve. The commercialization has been making steady progress and IDTechEx expect the graphene market to significantly grow over the next decade.

Broadbit Batteries

Broadbit Batteries Oy are a Finnish battery company with developments into Li-ion and sodium-based battery chemistries. The company provided an update on their activities at the Digital Days Battery Show 2020.

General Vibration - Update

IDTechEx caught up with John Houston, Founder and CEO of General Vibration, about their latest progress. Our conversation came shortly after the launch of the PS5 from Sony and around the time of their filing of another key patent.

Farasis Energy Inc

Farasis Energy are a Li-ion manufacturer headquartered in China.