Conversion efficiency improved in thermoelectric materials
09 December, 2020Researchers have overcome a major challenge of thermoelectric materials, improving the materials' conversion efficiency by more than 60%.
Analog Devices ADP1032 Micropower Management Units
01 December, 2020 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsAnalog Devices ADP1032 Micropower Management Units (PMUs) are high-performance, isolated devices that combine an isolated flyback and a DC-to-DC regulator providing two isolated power rails.
Maxim Integrated MAX17320 Li+ fuel gauge IC
24 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingThe MAX17320 fuel-gauge and protection circuit, from Maxim Integrated Products, is designed to extend run time on multi-cell battery-powered products while also monitoring against self-discharge hazards.
Towards 'personalised energy' with transparent solar cells
17 November, 2020South Korean scientists have put forth an innovative design for high-power transparent solar cells, bringing us closer to a sustainable future with off-grid living.
Self-charging batteries made from printable ink
09 November, 2020The battery cells can create electricity from humidity in the air or skin surface to self-charge themselves within minutes; no manual charging or wired power is required.
Energy harvester extends battery life of smart watches
02 November, 2020Researchers have developed an embedded energy harvester that is able to sustainably power smart watches and wristbands, solving the problem of limited battery life.
High-intensity light solves perovskite problem
26 October, 2020Australian researchers have resolved a fundamental challenge preventing the wide uptake of next-generation perovskite solar cells.
Boosting the efficiency of CIGS thin-film solar cells
19 October, 2020Researchers have identified a key point where the performance of thin-film solar cells can be improved for the cell to convert more sunlight into electricity.
Funding boost for next-gen solar cells
09 October, 2020ARENA has announced $3m in funding for start-up SunDrive to advance commercial development of its low-cost, high-efficiency solar manufacturing process in Australia.
Fabric-based piezoelectric energy harvester developed
25 September, 2020Researchers have developed a highly flexible yet sturdy wearable piezoelectric harvester using the simple fabrication process of hot pressing and tape casting.
How does orange peel help with battery recycling?
21 September, 2020Fruit peel waste can be used to extract and re-use precious metals from spent lithium-ion batteries in order to create new batteries.
Accelerated electrode drying for cheaper battery production
17 September, 2020The EPIC project aims to accelerate the drying of high-quality electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, increasing the energy efficiency of this process.
Faster and faster, further and further
14 September, 2020 | Supplied by: SCHURTER (S) PTE LTDElectric vehicle manufacturers are competing with shorter charging times and longer ranges — but this procedure is anything but beneficial for the service life of a vehicle.
More stable catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells
10 September, 2020A newly developed electrocatalyst for hydrogen fuel cells does not require a carbon carrier and is therefore much more stable than the catalysts commonly used today.
Biomorphic batteries could provide more energy for robots
03 September, 2020Similar to how biological fat reserves store energy in animals, a new rechargeable zinc battery integrates into the structure of a robot to provide much more energy.
