Lithium-sulfur batteries developed Down Under
09 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityAustralian researchers are on the brink of commercialising what is claimed to be the world's most efficient lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery.
Carrier multiplication could boost solar cell efficiency
11 December, 2019The findings have the potential to boost the photovoltaics and photodetector fields, and could improve the efficiency of solar cells to up to 46%.
MORNSUN PV150-29Bxx series DC/DC converters
10 December, 2019 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdMORNSUN has released the PV150-29Bxx converter series for 150 W 250–1500 VDC applications. The series features 4 kVAC isolation with a wide-input 250–1500 VDC voltage range, with efficiencies of up to 84% @ 800 VDC input.
Traco Power THN 15 series 15 W DC/DC converters
05 December, 2019 | Supplied by: element14Traco Power's THN 15 series high-performance 15 W DC/DC converters are enclosed in a shielded 1″ x 1″ x 0.4″ metal package. The design provides a fully integrated EN 55032 class A filter and no-load power consumption of 96–336 mW.
Nova Electric NGL130W-Series Rugged Pure Sinewave DC-AC/DC Inverters
05 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdNova Electric's NGL130W-Series Rugged Pure Sinewave DC-AC/DC Inverters are specifically designed for harsh-environment applications wherever standard utility-like power is needed at 50, 60 or 400 Hz.
Traco Power TEL 10WI series isolated 10 W converters
04 December, 2019 | Supplied by: element14Traco Power's TEL 10WI series is a range of isolated 10 W converters that come in an ultracompact DIP-16 metal package. The low-power DC/DC converters are designed to provide maximum miniaturisation without sacrificing high efficiency.
ITECH IT8600 series programmable combined AC/DC electronic load
02 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Fuseco Power Solutions Pty LtdITECH's IT8600 series programmable combined AC/DC electronic load has a power rating of 1800, 3600 and 5400 W; a frequency range of 45–450 Hz; a voltage range of 15 V–260 Vrms and 50 V–420 Vrms; and a current range of 20, 40 and 60 Arms.
Perovskite solar cells could capture more electricity
28 November, 2019Scientists have developed a method to analyse which pairs of materials in next-generation perovskite solar cells will harvest the most energy.
Partnership to develop next-gen sodium–sulfur batteries
19 November, 2019 | Supplied by: BASF Australia LtdNGK INSULATORS and BASF New Business have entered into a joint development agreement to develop the next generation of sodium‒sulfur batteries.
What causes dendrites and whiskers in lithium batteries?
12 November, 2019Scientists have uncovered a root cause of the growth of the needle-like structures that plague lithium batteries, sometimes causing a short circuit, failure or even a fire.
Nova Electric NGLM series DC/AC inverters
12 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdNova Electric's rugged NGLM inverters are designed to provide many years of service in high shock, vibration, humidity and EMI environments in compliance to RTCA/ DO-160G and MIL-STD-704F.
'Supercondensers' store electric charge in textiles
29 October, 2019The devices make use of all the potential of active carbon, graphene and polyaniline, a polymer with high capabilities that is already broadly used in textile materials.
Sandwich-structured electrode enhances lithium–sulfur batteries
23 October, 2019The electrode was found to improve the practical energy density of a lithium–sulfur battery to three to five times higher than that of lithium-ion batteries.
Acumentrics Pack-Power portable UPS system
22 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdAcumentrics' portable Pack-Power device is a small, lightweight, autonomous and flexible UPS system that can be standalone or integrated into a soldier's backpack, making it suitable for defence expeditionary applications.
Neousys PB-9250J-SA and PB-4600J-SA supercapacitor-based uninterruptible power backup modules
21 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Backplane Systems Technology Pty LtdThe Neousys PB-9250J-SA and PB-4600J-SA are standalone supercapacitor-based uninterruptible power backup modules that can protect box PCs against power outages.
