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The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute, and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology available. We undertake research and share our expertise with government, business and society to help enhance economic performance and improve quality of life. NPL is based in south-west London and employs over 500 scientists.
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2013
12 Nov 2013
Global research effort to measure nanoscale strain
A particular focus for the consortium is a class of materials (piezoelectrics) that change their shape in response to electric voltages. The project aims to advance commercial opportunities arising from controlled strain in nanoscale piezoelectrics including the development of the first Piezoelectric-Effect-Transistor (PET), a new digital switch with the potential to offer increased speed, reduced microchip size and lower power consumption.29 Aug 2013
Most accurate traceable measurement of energy harvesting
New tools to accurately measure the output of energy harvesting devices and support European industry in the advancement and application of this low power, waste energy scavenging technology were unveiled today.21 Aug 2013
Smart conductive textiles
NPL has developed a technique for chemically bonding a nano-silver layer onto fibres in a textile.19 Aug 2013
New high temperature capacitor for electric vehicles
Researchers have developed a new lead-free, high temperature ceramic capacitor that could improve efficiency and reliability of electric vehicles.14 May 2013
Graphene joins race to redefine standard unit of electric current
A new joint innovation by the University of Cambridge and the National Physical Laboratory, the UK's National Measurement Institute, could pave the way for redefining the ampere in terms of fundamental constants of physics.17 Apr 2013
UK self-powered sensors and systems mission to Berlin
NanoKTN has announced the UK Self-Powered Sensors and Systems Mission to Berlin, Germany to promote UK energy harvesting technologies and self powered sensor systems to potential international collaborators and customers.10 Jan 2013
Piezoelectric energy harvesting: Developments, challenges, future
The days when piezoelectric energy harvesting was considered unreliable and had low power output are long gone. Hand in hand with the development of ultra low power electronics, energy harvesters have been drastically improving also.2012
4 Oct 2012
Metrology for energy harvesting: 2012 updates
IDTechEx technology analyst Harry Zervos recently followed up on the interview he had with Dr Markys Cain, from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) last year, picking up the latest updates on the project on Metrology for Energy Harvesting that NPL is involved with.2 Oct 2012
Graphene: the thickness of it
Graphene has long shown potential for use in electronics, but difficulties in producing the material to a high enough quality has so far prevented the commercialisation of graphene-based devices.16 Jul 2012
Nanodevice builds electricity from tiny pieces
A team of scientists at the National Physical Laboratory and University of Cambridge has made a significant advance in using nano-devices to create accurate electrical currents.13 Jul 2012
UK nanodevice builds electricity from tiny pieces
The device drives electrical current by manipulating individual electrons, one-by-one at very high speed.15 May 2012
Improving Energy Harvester Performance Through Metrology
National Physical Laboratory, United Kingdom
7 Mar 2012
Optimum piezoelectric energy harvesters
Scientists working as part of the Metrology for Energy Harvesting Project have developed a new model to deliver the maximum power output for piezoelectric energy harvesters.2011
11 Nov 2011
Organic solar cell breakthrough
Recently Organic Electronics team at NPL have achieved a significant breakthrough in the metrology of organic photovoltaics for solar power applications.15 Jul 2011
Researchers develop unique graphene quantum dots for PV applications
Scientists from the National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi, India developed graphene based quantum dots (GQDs) blended with organic polymers. The new GQDs do not use any toxic metals such cadmium and lead used in today's quantum dots. The new devices actually perform better - less current loss and improved efficiency.22 Jun 2011
Energy Harvesting Technology: Metrology Requirements for Commercialisation
National Physical Laboratory
2 Jun 2011
Metrology for energy harvesting
IDTechEx technology analyst Harry Zervos recently interviewed Dr Markys Cain, from the National Physical Laboratory in the UK.11 May 2011
Energy Harvesting Network: workshop on structural monitoring
Hosted at TRW Conekt, this workshop was designed to facilitate the definition of a number of new research challenges and the creation of multidisciplinary teams that would address them.2010
15 Nov 2010
1st Energy Harvesting Network: part 1
The Human Power Workshop was part of the 1st Energy harvesting Network funded by the EPSRC to establish a network to contribute to the debate that will define a new generation of research challenges for Human Power Generation of devices.14 Jun 2010
The race for plug and play vibration harvesting
The market for vibration harvesters will increase perhaps one hundred fold when they are broad band so they can be fitted without tuning - or with auto tuning - to the vibration encountered. Ideally they should be made to standard battery sizes and sold as a non polluting, long life battery replacement.