Monolayer improves efficiency of organic solar cells
06 July, 2021Chemists have developed a material that functions as a hole-transporting layer in a solar element, proving versatile and applicable to different solar technologies.
Stopping polysulfide shuttling in lithium–sulfur batteries
02 July, 2021Polysulfide shuttling involves the movement of sulfur-containing intermediates between the cathode and anode during the battery's chemical processes.
Tuning perovskite solar cells to boost performance
01 July, 2021A popular perovskite light absorber has been found to have defects that impede solar cell performance, according to new research.
Powerhouse Batteries LiFEPO4 batteries
29 June, 2021 | Supplied by: Altronic Distributors Pty LtdPowerhouse Batteries' lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) range is designed to provide significant benefits over the traditional lead acid battery commonly used in many products utilising portable power or power backup requirements.
High-performance anode material for sodium-ion batteries
24 June, 2021The novel material can store 1.5 times more electricity than the graphite anode used in commercial lithium-ion batteries, and its performance does not degrade even after 200 cycles.
Powerhouse Batteries deep cycle lead acid batteries
23 June, 2021 | Supplied by: Altronic Distributors Pty LtdThe Powerhouse range of deep cycle lead acid AGM batteries is designed for use in buggies, wheelchairs, forklifts and remote power applications.
Wirelessly powering multiple wearables from a single source
22 June, 2021Researchers have successfully demonstrated the use of the human body as a medium for transmitting and harvesting energy to power wearable technology.
Molecular coating enhances organic solar cell performance
18 June, 2021An electrode coating just one molecule thick can significantly enhance the performance of an organic photovoltaic cell.
Electrochemical cell extracts lithium from sea water
11 June, 2021Researchers have developed an economically viable system that can extract high-purity lithium from sea water, which could be used to power electric vehicles.
Release of USB Power Delivery specification Revision 3.1
09 June, 2021The USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Revision 3.1 specification enables the delivery of up to 240 W of power over the USB Type-C cable and connector.
'Molecular glue' makes perovskite solar cells more reliable
08 June, 2021Researchers are improving the long-term reliability of perovskite solar cells with a so-called 'molecular glue' that keeps a key interface inside the cells from degrading.
Xerotech set to develop battery safety tech for ESA
07 June, 2021Xerotech announced that it will qualify one of its core proprietary battery safety technologies for space applications in conjunction with the European Space Agency.
Powering small electronics with Wi-Fi
03 June, 2021Researchers have used tiny smart devices known as spin-torque oscillators to harvest and convert wireless radio frequencies into energy to power small electronics.
Improving the performance of lithium–sulfur batteries
01 June, 2021 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityResearchers have developed an innovative use of the nanomaterial boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT) to improve the performance of Li–S batteries.
2D perovskite films found to resemble a sandwich
28 May, 2021The 2D films used in some perovskite solar cells closely resemble a sandwich — with two layers of the same type (the bread) surrounding one central, contrasting layer (the filling).
