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Breakthrough in race to create 'bio-batteries'

Proteins on the surface of bacteria can produce an electric current by simply touching a mineral surface.

ORNL research paves way for larger, safer lithium ion batteries

Looking toward improved batteries for charging electric cars and storing energy from renewable but intermittent solar and wind, scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed the first high-performance, nanostructured solid electrolyte for more energy-dense lithium ion batteries.

Mini quadrocopters draw Star Trek logo in skies of London

As a harbinger for the Paramount film "Star Trek - Into Darkness", starting in May in Europe's cinemas, last night a swarm of 30 mini-helicopters equipped with the LED lights drew the Star Trek logo in the skies over London.

Nanowire solar cells raise efficiency limit

Scientists have shown that a single nanowire can concentrate the sunlight up to 15 times of the normal sun light intensity.

Tactus Technology Inc.

Tactus Technology Inc is a venture-backed company.

Revolutionary 'nuclear battery' a step closer

Experts in nuclear physics have helped develop research towards a 'nuclear battery', which could revolutionise the concept of portable power by packing in up to a million times more energy compared to a conventional battery.

Greenhouse gas emissions of automobiles could drop 80 percent by 2050

A new National Research Council report finds that by the year 2050, the U.S. may be able to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent for light-duty vehicles, cars and small trucks via a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels like biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.

New nanotech fiber: robust handling, shocking performance

Rice University's latest nanotechnology breakthrough was more than 10 years in the making, but it still came with a shock.

Supercapacitors improving faster than batteries

Supercapacitors replace lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries replace nickel metal hydride and lead acid batteries. There are side stories of course. Some supercapacitors replace electrolytic capacitors and others create new applications. However, in this article, we concentrate on replacing lithium-ion batteries.

Electroluminescent panels can be applied to any artwork

Great Speed is a high-tech OEM factory professionally engaging in developing, designing, producing and selling EL flashing products.

Holst Centre spatial atomic layer deposition for flexible electronics

Holst Centre is structurally embedding spatial atomic layer deposition (ALD) into its core technology portfolio in the flexible electronics domain.

New high-performance piezoelectric material

Morgan Technical Ceramics is extending its material portfolio with the launch of a new piezoelectric material.

Power efficiency brings 'install-&-forget' to Internet of Things

Anagear, specialists in ultra-low power semiconductor solutions, have announced the introduction of the latest member of its smart power management IC (PMIC) family, the ANG1002 Extreme.

New energy-efficient interface IC for piezoelectric energy harvesters

Holst Centre and imec have presented an innovative method for the power-management of piezoelectric energy harvesters.

PhotoNvoltaics to develop a new, sustainable thin-film solar cell

Seven European partners with complementary expertise have started the development of a disruptive solar cell concept that relies on integrating advanced light-trapping schemes into thin crystalline-Si (c-Si) based solar cells by nanoimprint lithography.

Minister Bruton, EnOcean and SolarPrint discuss challenges

At a round table event in Munich, Irish Minister Richard Bruton met with EnOcean and SolarPrint to debate how European SMEs can drive future success through international collaboration and technical innovation

Where to store all that renewable energy? A puzzle for the future

As we make the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources, one fact that becomes clear is that while fossil fuels provided both an energy source and a storage medium in one, in the new world of renewables, these two functions will have to be provided separately.

How to manufacture printed electronics - live demonstration

On April 17-18, the Printed Electronics Europe conference and exhibition in Berlin, Germany, will feature "Manufacturing Street" - a live, multi-technology, printed electronics demonstration.

Researchers hope to reap benefits of energy harvesting

University of Texas at Dallas researchers and their colleagues at other institutions are investigating ways to harvest energy from such diverse sources as mechanical vibrations, wasted heat, radio waves, light and even movements of the human body.