How to power wearables without sacrificing energy density
04 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer IZMPowering wearable sensors without wires calls for pliable batteries that can adapt to the specific material and deliver the power the system requires.
RECOM RAC05-K/277 and RAC05-K/480 series 5 W AC/DC modules
01 October, 2018 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM expands its low-power AC/DC portfolio with encapsulated 5 W power supplies, which operate up to +90°C. They accept input voltage lines of up to 305 VAC and offer peak power capability up to 6 W.
MORNSUN URB_S-10WR3 and VRB_S-10WR3 series R3 DC/DC converters
01 October, 2018 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdThe 10 W URB_S-10WR3 and VRB_S-10WR3 series DC/DC converters offer a 4:1 and 2:1 wide input voltage range (9–36 V) and are available with regulated output voltages of 3.3, 5, 9, 12, 15 and 24 VDC.
Four-electron conversion achieved in lithium-air batteries
07 September, 2018Chemists have resolved two of the most challenging issues surrounding lithium-oxygen batteries — and in the process created a battery with near 100% coulombic efficiency.
Dual-layer solar cell sets efficiency record
04 September, 2018Materials scientists have developed a highly efficient thin-film solar cell that generates more energy from sunlight than typical solar panels, thanks to its double-layer design.
RECOM RKZE series DC/DC converters
04 September, 2018 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM has released the RKZE series, a solution for applications that require high isolation and operate in wide temperature ranges.
MORNSUN K78xx-2000R3 non-isolated DC/DC converter series
01 September, 2018 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdMORNSUN's switching regulator K78xx-2000R3 series is rated at 2 A in addition to the non-isolated DC-DC converter range and designed as a drop-in alternative for traditional 78xx series three-terminal linear regulators.
Campoona graphite shows promise in full-cell Li-ion batteries
30 August, 2018Archer Exploration has collaborated with UNSW on the development of full-cell lithium-ion batteries, made with graphite from its mine in Campoona, South Australia.
Paper-based battery powered by bacteria
24 August, 2018In an effort to bring portable power sources to remote parts of the world, US researchers have developed a new type of battery — made of paper and fuelled by bacteria.
Laser-scribed graphene improves sodium-ion battery capacity
17 August, 2018Researchers have found a way to improve the capacity of sodium-ion batteries, bringing them closer to potentially succeeding lithium-ion batteries in mainstream use.
Hybrid energy storage system could charge EVs in seconds
16 August, 2018A newly developed energy storage system, based on a nanomolecule that can store electric power or hydrogen gas, can be used as a flow battery or for hydrogen storage.
Phosphorus + microwaves = more efficient solar cells
10 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityFlakes of phosphorene, a 2D form of phosphorus only a few atoms thick, are being used to boost the energy capacity of dye-sensitised solar cells.
Powering the future of smart homes
09 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Ultralife CorporationWhether it's for security or leisure, tomorrow's IoT devices need consistent power.
Magellan Power Solar Gate solar power monitoring system
02 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Magellan PowerMagellan Power's Solar Gate combines hardware and software to control and prevent the export of solar power to the grid.
More efficient production of battery materials
02 August, 2018 | Supplied by: The University of QueenslandPure Battery Technologies is commercialising a process to extract nickel and cobalt from low-grade ores more cheaply and effectively than current methods.
