Solar soldiers advancing
11 July, 2008Australian defence personnel may be able to generate enough electricity to power their gear via new solar technology embedded in their uniforms and equipment, now that ANU researchers have won a major defence contract.
PB-1000 series of battery chargers
01 July, 2008The PB-1000 series of battery chargers is available from Computronics.
Battery test system
01 July, 2008The Cadex C8000 is a battery test system for performing complex life cycle tests that may include discharging a battery with GSM, CDMA or other pulses.
Nanotechnology improves battery life
27 June, 2008Nanotechnology could improve the life of the lithium batteries used in portable devices, including laptop computers, MP3 players and mobile phones. Research has demonstrated that carbon nanotubes can prevent batteries from losing charge capacity over time.
Researchers demonstrate ‘avalanche effect’ in solar cells
27 June, 2008Proof that the ‘avalanche effect’ by electrons occurs in specific, very small semiconducting crystals could pave the way for cheap high-output solar cells.
More safety for mobile batteries
06 May, 2008The safety of lithium-ion batteries has been improved so that in future they could replace motor vehicle lead acid batteries. At the same time, lithium-ion batteries used in computers and other small devices have been made safer following research at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg.
One to put your shirt on!
10 March, 2008 by Elizabeth Latham, JournalistNanotechnology researchers are working on a 'power shirt' which aims to replace batteries
Battery-powered clothes
11 February, 2008Textiles that glow in the dark may be about to make the world a safer place for cyclists, joggers and pedestrians during bad light and at night
Thin-film/printable batteries market to reach $5.6 billion
15 November, 2007The value of the thin-film and printed battery market will reach $5.6 billion by 2015, according to a report from NanoMarkets, an industry analyst firm.
Electricity drawn from body heat
08 November, 2007 by Elizabeth Latham, JournalistDo you dream of a future where your phone battery never goes flat? You may not have much longer to wait now that researchers have created new circuits that are making it possible to harness body heat for generating electricity
Lighter kit for soldiers
11 July, 2007The kilograms of equipment that soldiers need on their missions can quickly add up. On a five-day operation, disposable and rechargeable batteries alone account for about 10 kg, not to mention the various charging devices for cell phones, PDAs and visual systems.
Intelligent multi-chemistry battery charger
09 March, 2007The Ionix 'turtle' battery charger is manufactured by Siomar, an Australian company with many years' experience in the design of batteries. The product is exported to over 17 countries.
Customisable battery charges for mobile emergency services
08 January, 2007Amtex Electronics has developed a customisable battery charger that maintains voltage levels in emergency service and rapid response vehicles.
Hybrid electric vehicle made possible
04 December, 2006 by Elizabeth Latham, JournalistThe electric car has been a dream in the pipelines since the early 19th century but has always seemed out of reach because of battery life, cost and weight. Now a hybrid electric vehicle has been made possible with the development of a long-life battery
Battery life extension
11 September, 2006A method of improving battery power and extending its charge holding capacity has been developed by chemists in Britain.
