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Simple and versatile way to build three-dimensional materials

Researchers have developed a novel yet simple technique, called diffusion driven layer-by-layer assembly, to construct graphene into porous three-dimensional (3D) structures for applications in devices such as batteries and supercapacitors.

Model evaluates more battery electrolyte possibilities in less time

A researcher has built the Advanced Electrolyte Model, a powerful tool used to analyze and identify potential electrolytes for battery systems.

IDTechEx: the surreal world of $500 billion electric motors for EVs

Analysts IDTechEx finds over $500 billion will be spent on electric traction motors for electric vehicles between 2014 and 2025.

Dissolvable silicon circuits and sensors

Electronic devices that dissolve completely in water, leaving behind only harmless end products, are part of a rapidly emerging class of technology pioneered by researchers.

Latest update on Taiwan Automotive International Forum and Exhibition

The Taiwan Automotive International Forum and Exhibition is proving to be a lively affair with about 300 present and a high standard of excellence in presentations and participation - an apt celebration of ten years of industry partnership in Taiwan. Here are some themes, including information from many valuable personal conversations at the event - so rich with detail, any report can only give a few aspects.

The world's most powerful thermoelectric generator

The world's most powerful thermoelectric generator, which captures exhaust heat and converts it into electricity.

A very different supercapacitor bus

In its new report, Functional Materials for Supercapacitors 2015-2025, IDTechEx considers that supercapacitors could replace 50% of lithium-ion batteries in 15 years from now.

Innovative solar investing fund launched

The Wunder Fund opens the door for any accredited investor to create a diversified portfolio of revenue-generating solar assets.

Air of optimism returning to the PV industry

The IDTechEx Printed Electronics and Energy Harvesting events focus on emerging thin and/or flexible photovoltaic technologies. This co-located event will cover printed electronics, energy harvesting, supercapacitors, wearable technologies and 3D printing and will attract in excess of 2,500 attendees and 200 exhibitors.

Benchmarking printing methods & assessing printing type by application

This article companies the different types of printing technologies used in printed electronics. Here, we compare screen, inkjet, gravure, and offset printing. We also assess the applicability of different printing techniques for each layer of displays, lighting, photovoltaics, sensors, logic, and energy storage devices.

Sunflower energy brings solar power to remote locations

The system can concentrate the sun's radiation 2,000 times and convert 80 percent of it into useful energy to generate 12 kilowatts of electrical power and 20 kilowatts of heat on a sunny day — enough to power several average homes.

Electrically conductive plastics promising for batteries, solar cells

An emerging class of electrically conductive plastics called "radical polymers" may bring low-cost, transparent solar cells, flexible and lightweight batteries, and ultrathin antistatic coatings for consumer electronics and aircraft.

Engineering new vehicle powertrains

Car engines - whether driven by gasoline, diesel, or electricity - waste an abundance of energy. Researchers are working on ways to stem this wastefulness.

Sharp

Sharp was the first company to commercialize IGZO technology for LCD panels. Sharp started mass production of IGZO backplanes in 2012. LGD is planning to use IGZO technology for the production of their OLED TV.

Toshiba

Toshiba's interest in OLED technology has fluctuated over the past ten years, but they are now active in both display and lighting applications. In 2011 Toshiba showed an ultra-thin (0.1mm) flexible 3" 160x120 OLED display prototype weighing just one gram.

New ways to extend smartphone battery life

Three research groups have received $1.3 million in combined funding to improve energy management in smartphones.

Skin-Like device monitors cardiovascular and skin health

A new wearable medical device can quickly alert a person if they are having cardiovascular trouble or if it's simply time to put on some skin moisturiser.

How to make a perfect solar absorber

The key to creating a material that would be ideal for converting solar energy to heat is tuning the material's spectrum of absorption just right.

IDTechEx: Electric Vehicles - A $533 billion credible prospect

Electric Vehicles on a roll, with the global market forecast for all hybrid and pure electric vehicles expected to exceed $533 billion in 2025.

Robot fleet observes marine life in the open ocean

A fleet of seven robotic vehicles were launched into the ocean off southwest England this week, in the most ambitious project of its kind in Europe. The vehicles are aiming to travel up to 300 miles over the next 20 days, and will be collecting scientific data about ocean processes and marine life.