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.
New electrode material improves all-solid-state batteries
03 March, 2021Researchers have developed a novel electrode material for all-solid-state lithium secondary batteries by combining lithium sulfate and lithium ruthenate.
Long-lasting lithium–sulfur battery developed
25 February, 2021Researchers have improved the performance and durability of lithium–sulfur batteries, which are attracting attention as a potential next-generation energy storage technology.
Hybrid flow batteries modified to enhance efficiency
17 February, 2021Researchers have found a way of enhancing hybrid flow batteries or regenerative fuel cell (RFC) technology that could store electricity for very long durations.
Nanometric structure improves solar cell efficiency
09 February, 2021Researchers have developed a nanometric structure that can cover the surface of some silicon solar panels and improve their performance by up to 40%.
Doubling the capacity of solid-state lithium batteries
04 February, 2021Japanese scientists have demonstrated that a clean electrolyte–electrode interface is key to realising high-capacity solid-state lithium batteries.
New world record in perovskite solar cell efficiency
28 January, 2021Researchers have reached 21.6% efficiency in converting sunlight into electricity — a new world record for perovskite solar cells larger than 1 cm2 in size.
Methanol fuel cells improved with a protective carbon shell
20 January, 2021South Korean scientists have found a way to prevent undesired reactions in methanol fuel cells, which should help in the journey to phase out fossil fuels.
Perfecting quantum dots for peak solar panel performance
19 January, 2021Researchers have developed a process for calculating the perfect size and density of quantum dots needed to achieve record efficiency in solar panels.
Cobalt-free cathodes could enhance lithium-ion batteries
14 January, 2021The NFA (nickel, iron and aluminium) cathode is a derivative of lithium nickelate and can be used to make the positive electrode of a lithium-ion battery.
Maxim Integrated MAX20361 solar harvester
14 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingDesigners of space-constrained designs can now increase runtime with the MAX20361 single-/multi-cell solar harvester with maximum power point tracking (MPPT) from Maxim Integrated Products.
Herbicide helps boost efficiency of organic solar cells
08 January, 2021A known herbicide can be used to improve solar energy conversion in organic devices, which should help the development of higher efficiency solar cells.
Mind the gap: the second life of EV batteries
07 January, 2021 by Alex Johns, Business Development Manager | Supplied by: AlteliumWhere do Tesla second-life batteries go, after they are retired from EVs and before they are ready for recycling?
P-DUKE QAE100U Ultrawide Input DC/DC Converters
01 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Helios Power SolutionsHelios has announced the QAE100U series DC/DC converters from P-DUKE, which expand the existing series QAE40U and QAE60U to 100 W of output power.
