Could sodium and magnesium replace lithium in batteries?
02 June, 2017Swiss scientists are on a quest to find new materials which can be used in rechargeable batteries and eventually provide alternatives to lithium batteries.
Vicor BCM6123TD1E2663Txx fixed ratio DC-DC converter module
31 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Vicor CorporationThe Vicor BCM6123TD1E2663Txx is a high-density, high-efficiency, fixed ratio DC-DC converter module in a ChiP package, which operates from a 384 VDC nominal input and delivers an isolated and safety extra low voltage (SELV) 24 V secondary output.
Omron S8BA series DC-DC UPS
26 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdOmron's S8BA series of DC-DC uninterruptible power supplies is designed to produce a steady 24 VDC output for industrial computers and controllers.
Nanoalloys reduce the need for platinum in fuel cells
25 May, 2017European researchers have shown that it is possible to significantly reduce the need for platinum in fuel cells through the development of a new type of nanocatalyst.
Wearable electronics could be powered by body motion
23 May, 2017Researchers have been investigating the ability of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) — small devices that convert movement into electricity — to create wearable electronics powered solely by the wearer's day-to-day body motion.
Electroplating cathodes creates powerful batteries
22 May, 2017US and Chinese researchers have taken the same process that makes gold-plated jewellery or chrome car accents, known as electroplating, and applied it to lithium-ion battery cathodes.
'Printed solar' demonstration site opens
18 May, 2017The University of Newcastle (UON) has officially unveiled its 100 m2 printed solar demonstration site, said to be the first in Australia and the third of its size in the world.
Battery controller for EVs under development
16 May, 2017 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSemiconductor company STMicroelectronics, Chinese R&D institute IMECAS and technology company EPOCH are partnering in the development and marketing of a battery management system for new energy vehicles (NEVs).
Membrane technology fills a gap for hydrogen-fuelled vehicles
09 May, 2017 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeCSIRO intends to fill a gap in the global energy technology chain by supplying fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) with low-emissions hydrogen sourced from Australia.
Tiny chip to extend battery life
08 May, 2017Researchers have received a $50,000 grant to commercialise a chip that can make lower power electronics, like mobile phones, work more efficiently.
Safer batteries made from zinc sponges
03 May, 2017US researchers have demonstrated nickel–zinc (Ni–Zn) batteries in which a three-dimensional Zn 'sponge' replaces the powdered zinc anode traditionally used.
Renesas class inverter kit
01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Renesas ElectronicsThe Renesas 100 kW class inverter kit is designed for high-power 100 kW class motors in mid- to large-sized hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).
RECOM R1SX series 1 W DC/DC converters
01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM's R1SX series has a nearly 20% lower profile than the industry standard due to its inverted transformer design. The 1 W DC/DC converters are suitable for bus isolation and a wide range of industrial automation control equipment.
Solar cell design with over 60% efficiency
28 April, 2017Japanese researchers have designed a solar cell with theoretical energy conversion efficiency of over 60%, in a breakthrough which could have a big impact on the cost of producing electricity.
RECOM RSE and RSOE regulated SIP8 DC/DC converters
01 April, 2017 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM's regulated DC/DC converters RSE (2 W) and RSOE (1 W) series were developed for a variety of industrial, transport, test and measurement applications which require onboard 5 V power supplies.
