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Novel laser system mimics sunlight to test solar cell efficiency

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a laser-based instrument that generates artificial sunlight to help test solar cell properties and find ways to boost their efficiency.

Supercapacitors on batteries: More than meets the eye

It is now commonplace for supercapacitors to be placed across lithium-ion batteries. Indeed, in some applications, the battery is now omitted and the supercapacitor does the job on its own as with some hybrid and pure electric bus traction systems and power tools.

Thermoelectric generator on glass fabric for wearable electronics

Wearable computers or devices have been hailed as the next generation of mobile electronic gadgets, from smart watches to smart glasses to smart pacemakers.

Battery made of iron could improve economics of solar and wind power

A startup called Enervault recently unveiled battery technology that could increase the amount of renewable energy utilities can use.

Industry's first non-ITO film-based 42

Cima NanoTech, a smart nanomaterials company specializing in high performance transparent conductive films, has announced the industry's first ultra responsive, non-ITO film-based, 42-inch projected capacitive multi-touch module for large format touch applications.

Molten air batteries could extend driving range of EVs

Researchers at the George Washington University think they have developed a novel solution to extend the range of electric vehicles - and they're calling it the "molten air battery."

Improving a new breed of solar cells

A new record has been set for the most efficient quantum-dot cells — a type of solar cell that is seen as especially promising because of its inherently low cost, versatility, and light weight.

Toyota's diamond-like semiconductor wafer boosts hybrid mileage

Toyota is using one of the hardest materials in nature after diamonds to develop a semiconductor it hopes will improve the fuel efficiency of its hybrids, such as the Prius, by as much at 10 percent.

Power suits: wearable fabric generates electricity from the sun

Imagine wearing clothes that can generate electricity from the sun's rays. What is more, imagine this electricity could power medical, athletic and other personal electronic devices.

Graphene could reduce weight of batteries for electric vehicles

Graphene - the world's thinnest material isolated at The University of Manchester - could make batteries light, durable and suitable for high capacity energy storage from renewable generation.

Henkel makes strategic equity investment in Vitriflex, Inc

The Electronics Group of Henkel has announced that it has made a strategic equity investment in and signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Vitriflex, Inc.

Wearable technology for animals - a $2.6bn market worth watching

Wearable technology for humans is all the rage. As "the next big thing", it involves head-on clashes between some of the largest companies on the planet. Those interested in such technologies would therefore be wise to take a look at wearable technology for animals.

Safe way to transfer energy to medical chips in the body

A Stanford electrical engineer has invented a way to wirelessly transfer power deep inside the body, and then use this power to run tiny electronic medical gadgets such as pacemakers, nerve stimulators or new sensors and devices yet to be developed.

New lithium battery created in Japan

A team of researchers at Tohoku University in Japan has created a new type of lithium ion conductor for future batteries that could be the basis for a whole new generation of solid-state batteries.

Roll-to-roll fabrication of OLED devices

Pixelligent Technologies, a global manufacturer of advanced materials and PixClear™ nanocrystal dispersions for the solid state lighting and flat panel industries, has announced it has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

SABIC collaborates with Cima NanoTech on breakthrough technology

SABIC and Cima NanoTech have announced the joint development of a plastics industry first: a transparent conductive polycarbonate film that has the potential to revolutionize the materials used in consumer electronics, household goods, automotive, architecture and healthcare.

Unlimited, low-cost production of single wall carbon nanotubes

OCSiAl has unveiled a breakthrough technology for the production of single wall carbon nanotubes ('SWCNTs'), which enables large scale, commercial productionof SWCNT for the first time.

Potential to test electric roads in a city

The Volvo Group will study the potential for building electric roads, where city buses can be charged from electricity in the road at the same time as the bus is in operation. The benefit is quieter and more climate-smart public transport.

NCNR neutrons highlight possible battery candidate

Analysis of a manganese-based crystal by scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has produced the first clear picture of its molecular structure.

Circuits and sensors direct from the printer

These days, no office is complete without a printer. But digital printing technologies also play an important role in microelectronics, microsystems engineering and sensor systems.