Glass optimises graphene's electronic properties
15 February, 2016Scientists have developed a new method for creating resilient, customised and high-performing graphene: layering it on top of common glass.
Room-temperature lithium metal battery closer to reality?
12 February, 2016Rechargeable lithium metal batteries have been known to offer energy storage capabilities but they are not in common use today because, when recharged, they spontaneously grow treelike bumps called dendrites on the surface of the negative electrode.
Astrodyne TDI Mercury-Flex programmable AC/DC power supply
10 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Benbro Electronics Pty LtdThe Mercury-Flex programmable AC/DC power supply, from Astrodyne TDI, provides 3.8 kW of power digitally controlled as either a current or voltage source up to 400 V or 170 A.
RECOM RK/H6 and RH/H6 DC/DC converters
29 January, 2016 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM has introduced its latest converter series RK/H6 and RH/H6, a suitable choice for a wide range of low-power applications in industrial electronics, measuring technology and sensor systems where high-isolation voltage is particularly important.
Vishay Intertechnology VS-40MT160P-P, VS-70MT160P-P and VS-100MT160P-P three-phase bridge power modules
14 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Fastron ElectronicsVishay Intertechnology has introduced a series of 45 to 100 A three-phase bridge power modules in the low-profile MTP PressFit package. The VS-40MT160P-P, VS-70MT160P-P and VS-100MT160P-P are said to lower production costs for welding machines, UPS, switchmode power supplies and motor drives.
New Li-ion battery won't overheat
12 January, 2016A new lithium-ion battery shuts down before overheating, then restarts once it cools down — preventing the kinds of fires that have prompted recalls and bans on a wide range of battery-powered devices.
3D imaging shows how lithium batteries degrade over time
22 December, 2015How disposable lithium batteries degrade during normal use has been tracked in real time by a UCL-led team using sophisticated 3D imaging, giving a new way to non-invasively monitor performance loss and guide the development of more effective commercial battery designs.
Hitachi develops thermally durable solid-state Li-ion battery
15 December, 2015Hitachi, in collaboration with Tohoku University researchers, has developed a technology to reduce the internal resistance of the all-solid-state Li-ion battery using a complex hydride*1 as a solid electrolyte.
New technology makes metal wires on solar cells nearly invisible to light
04 December, 2015 by Mark Shwartz, Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford UniversityNew technology developed by Stanford researchers could lead to a new paradigm in the design and fabrication of solar cells.
Power supply requirements for medical applications
02 December, 2015 by Bianca Aichinger | Supplied by: RECOM Asia Pte Ltd
In order to keep up with the latest medical technology developments, the International Electrotechnical Commission revised the IEC60601-1 standard for medical electrical equipment in 2012. The IEC also revised its IEC60601-1-2 collateral standard in 2014 with an aim to prevent any health hazards from EMC-related issues. This article provides insights on how power supplies are affected by these revisions.
Safer batteries for grid-storage and safety-critical applications
01 December, 2015The latest 'water-in-salt' aqueous lithium-ion battery technology could provide power, efficiency and longevity comparable to today's lithium-ion batteries, but without the fire risk, poisonous chemicals and environmental hazards of current lithium batteries.
Sodium-ion battery in 18650 format
30 November, 2015Researchers have designed an alternative technology to Li-ion for application in specific sectors. The new battery prototype uses sodium ions in the usual '18650' format, an industry standard.
Smart chip analyses battery health
27 November, 2015Scientists have developed a smart chip that can tell how healthy a battery is.
Neutrons explain ageing process in Li-ion batteries
23 November, 2015Researchers have now come a step closer to identifying the cause of lithium-ion battery ageing.
Fool's gold makes better batteries
13 November, 2015Researchers at Vanderbilt University have used iron pyrite, commonly known as fool's gold, to produce batteries that charge quickly and work for dozens of cycles.
