Power

Biofilm generates continuous electricity from sweat

17 August, 2022

Researchers have engineered a bacterial biofilm that can produce continuous electricity from sweat; a discovery that could revolutionise wearable electronics.


A faster-charging hydrogen fuel cell

17 August, 2022

Researchers have developed a new technique to accelerate the charging of solid-state hydrogen fuel cells.


Amping up Li-ion battery performance with black glass

17 August, 2022

Scientists have developed black glasses grafted with silicon microparticles as negative electrode material to improve lithium-ion battery performance.


Researchers improve efficiency of organic solar cells by 10%

12 August, 2022

Researchers have developed a process to improve organic solar cell electrical conductivity by 20 times and photoelectric conversion efficiency by 10% at room temperature.


Old solar panels upcycled into thermoelectric material

10 August, 2022

Scientists turned old solar panels into a high-performance, energy-harvesting thermoelectric material that harvests heat and converts it into electricity.


TDK-Lambda CCG series industrial DC/DC converters

09 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.

TDK-Lambda has released the CCG series of industrial converters in a square case with a 1″ x 1″ footprint. The devices are designed for demanding applications such as industry, transportation and automation.


Hydrogen fuel-cell technology lights up Marvel Stadium

08 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd

In a demonstration of its hydrogen technology, Toyota used a stationary fuel cell to power the iconic Marvel Stadium sign and coaches' box for the Round 19 AFL clash.


Disposable paper battery developed: just add water

03 August, 2022

The study authors suggest that their battery could be used to power a wide range of low-power, single-use disposable electronics.


An extra layer for perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells

03 August, 2022

Inserting a magnesium fluoride layer in multilayered perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells can stall charge recombination and enhance performance.


Avalue EPB-1001 expansion power bank for embedded panel PCs

02 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Avalue

Designed to provide expanded power to various types of panel PCs, the product allows stationary panel PCs to be moved around freely with unlimited reserves of power.


Non-flammable electrolyte developed for sodium batteries

28 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Deakin University

The research team developed a solid polymer electrolyte material that can replace the flammable liquid solvents currently used in sodium batteries.


Fully scalable, all-perovskite tandem solar modules created

22 July, 2022

This is the first report of an all-perovskite tandem solar module worldwide, the researchers say.


Stable and eco-friendly thermoelectric material discovered

19 July, 2022

Researchers synthesised a barium cobalt oxide thermoelectric converter that is reproducibly stable and efficient at temperatures as high as 600°C.


DC voltage converter — how to choose the right one?

11 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.

Voltage converter, voltage divider, linear stabiliser — which one should you choose?


Perovskite/CIS tandem solar cell breakthrough

06 July, 2022

Researchers have produced perovskite/CIS tandem solar cells with an efficiency of nearly 25% — the highest known value achieved with this technology.


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