Perovskite solar modules break a world record
14 May, 2021Researchers have produced perovskite solar modules with minimal scaling loss, combining laser-based series interconnections with vacuum processing of all layers of the solar cell.
Innovative solar tech runs cooler and lasts longer
14 May, 2021Singlet fission and tandem solar cells — two ways to generate solar power more efficiently — also help to lower operating temperatures and keep devices running for longer.
Researchers improve stability in lithium–oxygen batteries
11 May, 2021UK researchers have been working with British company Johnson Matthey to create stable and practical electrolytes for lithium–oxygen (Li–O2) batteries.
Improving absorber layers in perovskite solar cells
06 May, 2021A synthetic approach that improves absorber layers in perovskite solar cells could help them achieve their full potential, researchers have found.
Thermoelectric generators to power wearable devices
05 May, 2021Scientists from the Harbin Institute of Technology have developed a small, flexible device that can convert heat emitted from human skin to electrical power.
Helios Power Solutions WAF series 150 and 300 W DC/DC converters
01 May, 2021 | Supplied by: Helios Power SolutionsThe WAF series is a compact and ruggedised range of DC/DC converters from Helios Power Solutions, available in 150 and 300 W output power for harsh industrial environments.
Brisbane company to develop graphene aluminium-ion batteries
27 April, 2021The graphene aluminium-ion batteries are said to be faster-charging, more sustainable and longer-lived than lithium-ion batteries.
How can human hair boost perovskite solar cell performance?
23 April, 2021Researchers have used carbon dots, created from human hair waste, to create a kind of 'armour' to improve the performance of cutting-edge solar technology.
Smart solar harvester inspired by a magnifying glass
15 April, 2021Researchers have designed a 'smart' device to harvest daylight and relay it to underground spaces, reducing the need to draw on traditional energy sources for lighting.
Calcium electrolyte could be used for batteries
15 April, 2021Scientists have developed a fluorine-free calcium (Ca) electrolyte based on a hydrogen (monocarborane) cluster that could potentially realise rechargeable Ca batteries.
Tandem solar device collects light from the front and back
07 April, 2021Two types of materials are better than one when it comes to solar cells, according to researchers who have tested a new combination of materials and architecture.
Structural battery could enable 'massless' energy storage
07 April, 2021Swedish researchers have produced a structural battery that is claimed to perform 10 times better than all previous versions.
Maxim Integrated MAX17577 and MAX17578 synchronous DC-DC inverting converters
30 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingBoth ICs are said to reduce size and heat while simplifying the design of negative output voltage rails needed for analog signals within intelligent IoT devices found in factory automation, building automation and communications systems.
Copolymer binder extends Li-ion battery life
26 March, 2021The capacity of lithium-ion batteries decreases over time partly due to the degradation of the binder that protects the graphite anode.
Solar panels can't stand the heat
11 March, 2021Lowering the operating temperature of solar panels by just a few degrees can dramatically increase the amount of electricity they generate over their lifetime.
