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Our state-of-the-art foil processing and printing platform and unique expertise in microsystems at EPFL-LMTS allow cutting edge R&D on foil based smart systems. We are developing sensors, energy harvesting and integration technologies for the fabrication of energy efficient systems on polymeric, elastomeric, cellulosic and biodegradable substrates. Sensing, energy harvesting and storage, printing, and integration technologies for multi-layers flexible and stretchable hybrid systems are our core activities. We also have extended experience in transferring technology from R&D into viable products and processes for industry.
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2012
10 Jul 2012
Glassware absorbs energy to power small devices
Within each glass is a photovoltaic layer of dye Synthesized Solar Cell. This means that the properties of colour are being used to create an electrical current.31 May 2012
G24i collaborates with Logitech - world's first light-powered keyboard
G24 Innovations Limited has collaborated with Logitech to create the world's first light-powered tablet keyboard folio.30 May 2012
First major application for dye-sensitised photo-electric cells
The world's first light-powered tablet keyboard folio.9 Apr 2012
'Tunable' metal nanostructures for fuel cells, batteries, solar energy
Chemists have now developed a way to make porous metal films with up to 1,000 times the electrical conductivity offered by previous methods.2 Mar 2012
Michael Gratzel wins Albert Einstein World Award of Science
The World Cultural Council has awarded Professor Michael Grätzel the prestigious 2012 ALBERT EINSTEIN World Award of Science for his outstanding achievements in inventing and developing the Grätzel Cell.22 Feb 2012
Paper electronics is successful: where next?
Electronics and electrics on or in paper is being used for security, safety, crime prevention, brand enhancement and merchandising.9 Feb 2012
Harnessing nature's solar cells
Within a few years, people in remote villages in the developing world may be able to make their own solar panels, at low cost, using otherwise worthless agricultural waste as their raw material.6 Jan 2012
Tanaka exclusively supply ruthenium dye for dye-sensitized solar cells
Tanaka Precious Metals begin supplying ruthenium dye compounds for dye-sensitised solar cells (DSC).2011
14 Dec 2011
First molybdenite microchip
Molybdenite, a new and very promising material, can surpass the physical limits of silicon. EPFL scientists have proven this by making the first molybdenite microchip, with smaller and more energy efficient transistors.6 Oct 2011
Energy Harvesting: Not just PZT and Solar.
Since the world of energy harvesting is not just solar harvesters and PZT, in this article, the focus is on magnetostrictive materials and lead-free piezoelectric harvesters.7 Apr 2011
Schindler joins Solar Impulse as a main partner
Schindler, a global elevator and escalator provider, has decided to support Solar Impulse, the zero fuel airplane aiming to fly around the world propelled only by solar energy. Schindler will closely follow and support cutting edge technology in various disciplines.22 Mar 2011
Nanotechnology to the rescue
Nanotechnology works hand in hand with the development of flexible electronics, the following examples give an idea of the ways collaborative interdisciplinary efforts can provide solutions to challenges and barriers in further developing of novel electronic devices.8 Feb 2011
A material to revolutionize electronics
Smaller and more energy-efficient electronic chips could be made using molybdenite.4 Feb 2011
New semi-conductor material
EU-funded research demonstrates that molybdenite is a highly effective semi-conductor that could be used to make transistors both smaller and more energy efficient.2010
17 Nov 2010
Dyesol and Umicore announce alliance in dye solar cells
Dyesol Limited and Umicore have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) and entered negotiations to establish a business alliance covering the development, production and marketing, at high quality and industrial scale, of Ruthenium-based dyes, as well as other potentially relevant metal-based chemicals, for the global dye solar cell market.22 Mar 2010
PriMeBits memory project goes inorganic
In the European PriMeBits project, a printable electric low-voltage non-volatile memory is being developed for printed sensor, media and wireless ID applications. The main strategy is to utilize printed technology where it has a competitive advantage compared to silicon technology. The project builds on basic research of new materials and components and takes the results into prototyping of new applications. To reduce the research risk, two different technologies for the memory functionality are considered with partially overlapping application areas.2009
15 Dec 2009
G24i creates personal power plants
In an increasingly device-driven world, a Campbell-based company is planning for a future where consumers will no longer need to be tethered to an outlet, waiting to power up. G24 Innovations Inc. is developing a technology where everyone can power their personal devices on the go, with the power of the sun.5 Nov 2009
Chinese National Institutes sign collaboration agreement with G24i
Just three weeks after G24 Innovations (G24i) successfully launched the world's first commercial application of Dye-Sensitive Solar Cells (DSSC), the global pioneer of DSSC announced that it has signed a formal agreement with three of China's most prestigious institutes to accelerate industrial development of the technology.16 Oct 2009
First commercial shipment of dye-sensitised solar cells
G24 Innovations has announced the first ever commercial shipment of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) photovoltaic modules to Hong Kong-based consumer electronics bag manufacturer, Mascotte Industrial Associates.4 Jun 2009
Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe, Cambridge, UK
Now in its second day, the IDTechEx Energy Harvesting and Storage conference in Cambridge, UK, has 150 attendees discovering the latest in harvesting and storage technologies and the applications that drive such innovation.