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Thermoelectric ambient energy harvester

Thermoelectric generators directly convert waste heat into electricity. The Perpetua Power Puck is the first to use a thermoelectric semiconductor on a flexible substrate .

Photoluminescent nanocrystals with the potential for new lighting

"Non-blinking" nanocrystals that constantly emit light have the potential to be an incredibly cheap alternative for lighting applications or even an OLED successor.

Highlights on International Summit on OPV Stability

Dr Harry Zervos, IDTechEx reports on the highlights of the second International Summit on OPV Stability held on April 21-22, 2009 in Amsterdam.

How green is RFID?

In these days of environmental consciousness, what are RFID's green credentials? Is RFID a net positive or negative contributor to the campaign to help the planet?

Integrated inkjet roll-to-roll solar cell manufacturing solution

iTi Solar has been selected by Solarcoating Machinery GmbH (ScM) of Germany, a supplier of turnkey production line solutions for flexible solar cell fabrication, to provide the first digital inkjet system for its integrated roll-to-roll solar cell manufacturing production line.

Nanotecture develops asymmetric electrochemical supercapacitors

Nanotecture has developed microbatteries and supercapacitors aimed at markets such as boosting the flash in mobile phone cameras to take pictures farther away, audio buffering in mobile phones etc for higher quality sound and powered smart cards.

Integrated inkjet roll-to-roll solar cell manufacturing solution

iTi Solar has been selected by Solarcoating Machinery GmbH (ScM) of Germany, a supplier of turnkey production line solutions for flexible solar cell fabrication, to provide the first digital inkjet system for its integrated roll-to-roll solar cell manufacturing production line.

Nanotecture develops asymmetric electrochemical supercapacitors

Nanotecture has developed microbatteries and supercapacitors aimed at markets such as boosting the flash in mobile phone cameras to take pictures farther away, audio buffering in mobile phones etc for higher quality sound and powered smart cards.

Challenges with blue OLEDs

"The weakest link in OLED research is the absence of an efficient, long-lasting blue light to accompany the red and green," said Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientist Asanga Padmaperuma.

Breakthrough battery could lead to rapid recharging of many devices

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers have created a kind of beltway that allows for the rapid transit of electrical energy through a well-known battery material, an advance that could usher in smaller, lighter batteries for cell phones and other devices that could recharge in seconds rather than hours.

CdTe Solar Cells - Can First Solar do anything wrong?

Although the world is in the midst of a severe economic crisis, the photovoltaics industry is still growing.

Researchers discover a potential on-off switch for nanoelectronics

Researchers discover a potential on-off switch for nanoelectronics which scientists believe is the first step in developing new and improved electronic devices.

New silicon solar cell manufacturer starts production

Suniva claim its cells operate at about 18 percent efficiency, near 50 percent better than the average cell produced today. They hope to increase cell efficiency to over 20% by 2011 by implementing 3 improvements in cell design.

Ultrathin lithium rechargeable battery

Next-generation, ultra-thin rechargeable batteries for micro devices such as smart cards, portable sensors and RFID tags could be used in energy harvesting applications suggest IDTechEx.

Finance for Printed Electronics is Not Drying Up

The news media are full of the details of the global financial meltdown. Is this affecting finance for the small companies and start-ups involved in printed and potentially printed electronics and electrics? We think not.

Wireless electricity to power mobile devices

Companies showcase wireless power products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week.

Finding better materials for solar cells

New research could lead to cheaper solar cells with vast potential

IDTechEx Printed Electronics Awards - winners announced

The IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2008 event hosted the Printed Electronics Awards to recognize outstanding achievement.

Laminar batteries - missing the big opportunity?

Laminar batteries are usually having success only where the need for thinness and flexibility is extreme. IDTechEx interview companies at Printed Electronics World USA to find out more.

CIGS monolithically integrated modules achieve substantial efficiency

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., a developer of state of the art flexible thin-film solar modules, has announced that it has achieved greater than 9.5% efficiency for its flexible Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenide (CIGS) monolithically integrated modules.