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Dow Corning to Showcase Silicone Solutions for Thermal Management at The Battery Show Europe 2017

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, announced today that Eric Vanlathem, a senior application engineer for Advanced Assembly, will give a presentation on silicone solutions for thermal management at The Battery Show Europe 2017 in Sindelfingen, Germany.

30 Mar 2017

New Project Demonstrates Benefits of Using Oxygen-Based Ceramic Fuel Cell as Part of Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Today the Ascend Energy team in the Sacramento area in collaboration with fuel cell manufacturer Atrex Energy released the results of their joint project to demonstrate the benefits of using an oxygen-based ceramic fuel cell as part of a hybrid electric vehicle to save money, reduce fuel use, and eliminate air pollution.

30 Mar 2017

New Theory on Mobility of Lithium Ions in Rechargeable Batteries

Scientists from the Institute of Basic Science (IBS) observe the ultrafast real-time bonding of lithium ions with the solvents in the same process that takes place during the charge and discharge of lithium batteries. With this observation, the researchers conclude on the need for a new theory.

29 Mar 2017

Compressed Air for Renewable Energy Storage Could Lower Costs, Improve Storage Capacity

In Europe, the two unpredictable resources sun and wind are becoming more and more important as key sources of energy. This underscores the fact that there is an increasing need for energy storage facilities because if the generated energy cannot be used instantly then it must be stored until it is required.

29 Mar 2017

Alabama Graphite Successfully Tests High-Conductivity Graphite Designed for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Alabama Graphite Corp. is pleased to provide the following independent results from downstream four-terminal sensing resistivity testing of its 100% sourced-in-USA and manufactured-in-USA ultra-high-purity, natural high-conductivity enhanced graphite battery-ready product, Delaminated Expanded Graphite for lithium-ion battery cathode applications.

29 Mar 2017

Solar-Tectic Granted US Patent for Tin Perovskite Silicon Thin Film Tandem Solar Cell

Solar-Tectic LLC announced today that a patent application for a tin perovskite/crystalline silicon thin film tandem solar cell has been allowed by the US Patent and Trademark Office.

28 Mar 2017

Rice Team Develops Oxygen-Evolution Catalyst for Solar Applications

An efficient, simple-to-manufacture oxygen-evolution catalyst has been created by Rice University scientists. This catalyst matches well with semiconductors for solar water splitting, the changing of solar energy to chemical energy in the form of oxygen and hydrogen.

24 Mar 2017

New Absorbent Material Made of Fruit Peels Helps to Clean Wastewater

Researchers from the University of Granada, and from the Center for Electrochemical Research and Technological Development and the Center of Engineering and Industrial Development, both in Mexico, have developed a process that allows to clean waters containing heavy metals and organic compounds considered pollutants, using a new adsorbent material made from the peels of fruits such as oranges and grapefruits.

24 Mar 2017

New Study Defines Best-Known Material to Capture Greenhouse Gas

Natural gas producers want to draw all the methane they can from a well while sequestering as much carbon dioxide as possible, and could use filters that optimize either carbon capture or methane flow.

24 Mar 2017

KIT Researchers Propose New Ways to Utilize Wastewater

A team of researchers from the “Water-Energy Group” of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are studying possibilities to eliminate the issues relating to wastewater.

23 Mar 2017

Self-Sustaining Bacteria-Fueled Power Cell Holds Promise for Future Energy Needs

It is possible that instead of coal, oil, or even solar energy, self-sustaining bacterial fuel cells could provide power for the future.

23 Mar 2017

Cryo-Mill Used to Crush Electronic Waste into Separated Powders

A idea to simplify electronic waste recycling was recently proposed by a team of researchers from Rice University and the Indian Institute of Science. They recommend crushing the electronic waste into nanodust.

22 Mar 2017

Researchers Effectively Store Solar Energy in Chemical Liquid

Efficient solar energy storage in a chemical liquid has been demonstrated by a team of scientists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. The stored energy can be transported and then discharged as heat whenever required.

21 Mar 2017

Swedish Team Develops Portable, Eco-Friendly Water Filter from Wood

Researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology have used wood to develop a bacteria-trapping material, which is currently being examined for use as a water purification filter. This could then be used in areas without any infrastructure or clean water supply.

21 Mar 2017

Scientists Get One Step Closer to Ultra-Thin Silicon Solar Cells with Higher Efficiency

Despite the increase in the solar cell R&D in recent years involving emerging materials such as perovskites and organics, the inorganic crystalline silicon photovoltaics continue to be the most favored in the solar cell industry.

20 Mar 2017