Powerhouse Batteries deep cycle lead acid batteries
23 June, 2021 | Supplied by: Altronic Distributors Pty LtdThe Powerhouse range of deep cycle lead acid AGM batteries is designed for use in buggies, wheelchairs, forklifts and remote power applications.
Wirelessly powering multiple wearables from a single source
22 June, 2021Researchers have successfully demonstrated the use of the human body as a medium for transmitting and harvesting energy to power wearable technology.
Molecular coating enhances organic solar cell performance
18 June, 2021An electrode coating just one molecule thick can significantly enhance the performance of an organic photovoltaic cell.
Electrochemical cell extracts lithium from sea water
11 June, 2021Researchers have developed an economically viable system that can extract high-purity lithium from sea water, which could be used to power electric vehicles.
Release of USB Power Delivery specification Revision 3.1
09 June, 2021The USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Revision 3.1 specification enables the delivery of up to 240 W of power over the USB Type-C cable and connector.
'Molecular glue' makes perovskite solar cells more reliable
08 June, 2021Researchers are improving the long-term reliability of perovskite solar cells with a so-called 'molecular glue' that keeps a key interface inside the cells from degrading.
Xerotech set to develop battery safety tech for ESA
07 June, 2021Xerotech announced that it will qualify one of its core proprietary battery safety technologies for space applications in conjunction with the European Space Agency.
Powering small electronics with Wi-Fi
03 June, 2021Researchers have used tiny smart devices known as spin-torque oscillators to harvest and convert wireless radio frequencies into energy to power small electronics.
Improving the performance of lithium–sulfur batteries
01 June, 2021 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityResearchers have developed an innovative use of the nanomaterial boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT) to improve the performance of Li–S batteries.
2D perovskite films found to resemble a sandwich
28 May, 2021The 2D films used in some perovskite solar cells closely resemble a sandwich — with two layers of the same type (the bread) surrounding one central, contrasting layer (the filling).
Perovskite solar modules break a world record
14 May, 2021Researchers have produced perovskite solar modules with minimal scaling loss, combining laser-based series interconnections with vacuum processing of all layers of the solar cell.
Innovative solar tech runs cooler and lasts longer
14 May, 2021Singlet fission and tandem solar cells — two ways to generate solar power more efficiently — also help to lower operating temperatures and keep devices running for longer.
Researchers improve stability in lithium–oxygen batteries
11 May, 2021UK researchers have been working with British company Johnson Matthey to create stable and practical electrolytes for lithium–oxygen (Li–O2) batteries.
Improving absorber layers in perovskite solar cells
06 May, 2021A synthetic approach that improves absorber layers in perovskite solar cells could help them achieve their full potential, researchers have found.
Thermoelectric generators to power wearable devices
05 May, 2021Scientists from the Harbin Institute of Technology have developed a small, flexible device that can convert heat emitted from human skin to electrical power.
