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Future batteries: lithium-sulfur with a graphene wrapper

Lithium-sulfur batteries are of great commercial interest because they boast theoretical specific energy densities considerably greater than those of their already-well-established cousin, lithium ion batteries.

Nanoparticle network could bring fast-charging batteries

A new electrode design for lithium-ion batteries has been shown to potentially reduce the charging time from hours to minutes by replacing the conventional graphite electrode with a network of tin-oxide nanoparticles.

Nanoparticle allows low-cost creation of 3-D nanostructures

Researchers have developed a new lithography technique that uses nanoscale spheres to create three-dimensional structures with biomedical, electronic and photonic applications.

Teiimo

Teiimo are a small but experienced e-textile company based in Germany. They have recently completed demonstrators for biometric sports apparel which they demonstrated at the IDTechEx Show in Berlin.

Building a new nanowire for solar cells

Scientists have found a novel way to make nanowires from a light-absorbing lead-containing material called a perovskite, which is used in the new generation of solar cells.

Intelligent charging system could protect EV owners

A recent pilot project in New York City looked for an intelligent way to charge large numbers of electric delivery trucks at the lowest cost without straining the local grid and infrastructure.

High-tech mirror to beam heat away from buildings into space

Engineers have invented a revolutionary coating material that can help cool buildings, even on sunny days, by radiating heat away from the buildings and sending it directly into space.

Thinfilm hires former NXP executive, Claus Hansen

Thin Film Electronics ASA, a leader in the development and commercialization of printed electronics and smart systems, has announced the hiring of Claus Hansen to head the Company's sales initiatives throughout Asia.

Battery swap pilot program

At an event in Los Angeles last year, Tesla showcased battery swap technology to demonstrate that it's possible to replace a Model S battery in less time than it takes to fill a gas tank.

45.7% efficiency for concentrator solar cell

The demonstration of a 45.7 percent conversion efficiency for a four-junction solar cell at 234 suns concentration.

Seed grants for innovative energy research

Stanford University's Precourt Institute for Energy, Precourt Energy Efficiency Center and TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy have awarded eight seed grants totaling about $1.5 million for promising new research in clean technology and energy efficiency.

Silver particles improve performance of battery material

Researchers are working to create an electric car battery that is smaller, cheaper and allows drivers to go farther on a charge.

Save power, make power

Trisha Andrew wants to save billions of watt hours by revolutionizing, well, just about every electronic device in existence. She suggests this be done by controlling the spin on electrons, and then shutting down devices if the proper spin is absent.

Nisshinbo Industries Inc.

Nisshinbo Industries is a company founded in 1907. It this is a 450 billion yen (3.7 usd billion dollar) conglomerate with a broad range of product portfolio covering from materials for electronics, automobile brakes, textiles, papers and other chemicals. This company profile is focused on the development of supercapacitor technology by the company.

TOC Capacitor Co. Ltd

TOC Capacitor Co., Ltd. manufactures electric double layer capacitor. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Okaya-shi, Japan. TOC Capacitor Co., Ltd. is a joint venture between TPR Co., Ltd. and Okaya Electric Industries Co., Ltd.TOC Capacitor Co. acquired Nisshinbo's supercapacitor technology in November 2014. This technology was used in Toyota's winner racing car TS040.

Engineers identify, address cause of persistent solar cell issue

Engineers have doubled the efficiency of a prominent solar cell technology by unraveling the origins of a phenomenon known to hinder cell performance, stability and evaluation.

IDTechEx explains technology roadmap for electric vehicles

Simple things are being applied to reduce purchase price, increase resale price and extend range of electric cars

The 3D printing market boom: 22% CAGR over the next decade

3D printing has come of age; the total market surpassed $1bn in revenues during 2012 and growth is expected to continue throughout all target sectors to reach $20bn by 2025.

From nutshell to supercapattery

Scientists have created a hybrid sodium ion capacitor from peanut shells in a pioneering study bridging the gap between conventional ion batteries and supercapacitors.

Canatu partners with iTouchWorks

Canatu has qualified iTouchWorks as its official partner for producing CNB™ Film based touch sensors.