Ohio State University (OSU)

Silver nanoparticles give polymer solar cells a boost

Researchers at Ohio State University are experimenting with polymer semiconductors that absorb the sun's energy and generate electricity. The goal: lighter, cheaper, and more-flexible solar cells.

Plastic solar for portable power and beyond

Whilst plastic solar cells are not being widely used to compete with fossil fuels yet, we are seeing an increasing number of companies using their technologies for powering portable electronics.

Inorganic printed electronics employs new compounds

There are huge opportunities for companies providing inorganic chemicals to printed and potentially printed electronics. Here, Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx, summarises some of the findings from the new IDTechEx report "Inorganic and Composite Printed Electronics 2009-2019."

Power harvested from gym workouts

Harnessing the energy of students' gym workouts to create power for charging laptops, iPods or even a small energy efficient house.

New photovoltaic material that captures the full spectrum of sunlight

One of the limiting factors with solar energy is that it is only able to capture a small range of frequencies from sunlight - but this could change.

Printed oxide electronics at Oregon State University

Oregon State University has had a comprehensive program developing printed oxide electronics and electro-optics for some years.

Progress with lithium batteries - USA/France/Japan

Solicore has developed a unique Polymer Matrix Electrolyte (PME) which allows batteries to be ultra-thin, very flexible, environmentally friendly and extremely safe.