Solid ceramic electrolytes get tough
28 August, 2020US researchers have found a way to double the toughness of a ceramic material used to make solid-state lithium-ion batteries.
Converting waste heat to power small devices
25 August, 2020Japanese researchers have found a way to convert heat energy into electricity with a nontoxic material, made from mostly iron.
Neousys Technology PB-9250J-SA intelligent power backup module
20 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Backplane Systems Technology Pty LtdNeousys Technology's PB-9250J-SA is a standalone power backup module that utilises supercapacitor technology and incorporates a microprocessor for intelligent operation.
Promising anode material for future batteries
17 August, 2020The material can improve the energy density, power density, charging rate, safety and cycle life of batteries without requiring a decrease of the particle size.
NORD Drivesystems NORDAC PRO SK 500P control cabinet inverters
14 August, 2020 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdThe NORDAC PRO SK 500P frequency inverters from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS are equipped with an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface, a multi-encoder interface for multiple axis operation and a USB interface for voltage-free parameterisation.
EV smart charging trial announced
12 August, 2020The trial will help to demonstrate how the Australian electricity grid can successfully integrate higher numbers of electric vehicles while limiting network expansion.
Graphene catalysts for longer-lasting fuel cells
07 August, 2020A research team has produced graphene via a special, scalable technique and used it to develop hydrogen fuel cell catalysts.
Partnering perovskite and silicon solar cells
03 August, 2020The successful partnering of perovskite and silicon solar cells could lay the foundations for more efficient, better-performing devices that can be easily mass produced.
Schneider Electric Easy UPS 3L
29 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe product offers resiliency against harsh environments, with conformal coated printed circuit boards, a replaceable dust filter, an operating temperature of up to 40°C and strong overload protection.
Light 'upconverted' for solar cell capture
24 July, 2020To increase the efficiency of solar cells, one strategy is to turn low-energy light into more energetic, visible light that can excite silicon.
Electric vehicle-to-grid trial coming to Canberra
20 July, 2020The Realising Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services (REVS) project will see 51 Nissan LEAF EVs deployed across the ACT.
This ultrathin organic solar cell is efficient and durable
14 July, 2020The flexible organic cell degrades by less than 5% over 3000 hours in atmospheric conditions and has an energy conversion ratio of 13%.
New design improves capacity of Li-ion batteries
03 July, 2020Scientists have designed a self-healing, protective layer in the battery that significantly slows down the electrolyte and silicon anode degradation process.
Extending the life cycle of lithium–sulfur batteries
02 July, 2020Researchers have stabilised one of the most challenging parts of lithium–sulfur batteries, bringing the technology closer to becoming commercially viable.
Sustainable components for solar panels
30 June, 2020Korean scientists have identified a novel method to create efficient alloy-based solar panels free of toxic metals.
