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New solar technology captures high-energy photons more efficiently

Scientists have developed a new, inexpensive material that has the potential to capture and convert solar energy — particularly from the bluer part of the spectrum — much more efficiently than ever before.

Prelonic develops printed light module

Flashing lights on packaging, illuminated magazine covers and books with really "highlighted" areas - everything fully printed via conventional printing processes in normal printing environment, direct on paper and cardboard and fully integrated - the dream of every marketing guy - prelonic is on the way to realize it.

The tipping point

2014 has only just begun and already discussions abound on how a "tipping point" has been reached in the field of printed and flexible electronics, a statement mostly backed by the significant interest and accompanying investment by LG and Samsung into the commercialisation of flexible displays.

The next generation of flexible sensors in printed electronics

There is a new generation of sensors that are directly printed on flexible plastic substrates.

Engineers show how to optimize carbon nanotube arrays for hot spots

Experimental evidence and computer simulations suggest how to grow structures with the best trade offs between three desired characteristics: strength, flexibility and the ability to dissipate heat.

Researchers build nonflammable lithium ion battery

Developing a new generation lithium-ion battery that doesn't spontaneously combust at high temperatures.

Putting the power in power-dressing

Scientists in the UK developing wearable electronics have knitted a flexible fabric that delivers twice the power output of current energy harvesting textiles.

Zero-emission highlights from The Renault-Nissan Alliance

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is the only automaker with a wide range of 100% electric vehicles which can be charged with purely renewable energy.

Researchers build nonflammable lithium ion battery

Researchers have identified a surprising replacement for the only inherently flammable component of today's lithium-ion batteries: the electrolyte.

Impressions: 2014Flex, Flexible & Printed Electronics Event

This article covers the main impressions of the 2014 Flex conference, organized by the Flextech Alliance in Phoenix, Arizona. Approximately 600 attendees visited the conference and exhibition, and the consensus was that a "tipping point" has been reached in the field of printed and flexible electronics. IDTechEx will discuss this and its latest learning about barriers, printed sensors, and wearable electronics.

ASU engineers to help develop next generation of power electronics

Arizona State University electrical engineers Srabanti Chowdhury and Raja Ayyanar will lead research for the university's role in a new national consortium formed to develop the next generation of power electronics for electric vehicles and electronic devices.

National University of Singapore and BASF joint graphene research

The Graphene Research Centre at the National University of Singapore Faculty of Science and the world's leading chemical company BASF have partnered to develop the use of graphene in organic electronic devices, such as organic light emitting diodes.

Harvesting vibrations to power microsensors

Researchers are tapping into low frequency vibrations, the most abundant and ubiquitous energy source in the surroundings, to power small-scale electronic devices indefinitely.

IDTechEx reveal largest sector for marine electric vehicles

The new IDTechEx report, Electric Boats, Small Submarines and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) 2014-2024 reveals the market for electric water craft, including those on and under water, will increase from $2.6 billion to $7.3 billion in 2024.

Terra Motors showcases its state-of-the art electric vehicles

Terra Motors, manufacturer of electric two and three wheelers in Japan has showcased world's first executive e-scooter - A4000i with a smart phone connection and a highly durable electric three-wheeler, e-rickshaw.

UniDisplay partners with Cambrios to ship touch panels

UniDisplay Inc, a professional touch panel maker in Taiwan, has announced that it has begun shipping touch sensor modules into mobile phone and tablet applications.

Battery management system increases capacity and cycle count

A new way of controlling energy inside of existing lithium-ion batteries, which enables them to hold more capacity and not degrade over time.