Silk Thread Innovation Powers Smart Textile Technology by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 Imagine a sweater that can generate power for health-monitoring electronics or charge your mobile phone while you exercise. This has remained a challenge because materials that are both effective conductors and suitable for textiles have been difficult […]
Direct Observation of Space Charge Layers Inside Fuel Cell Electrolytes by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 01, 2024 A team of researchers from The University of Tokyo has successfully observed the space charge layers inside the solid electrolyte of a fuel cell, providing important insights into their existence and impact. […]
Exploring the cost and feasibility of battery-electric ships by Jessica Scully for Berkeley News Berkeley CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 Retrofitting a portion of the US shipping fleet from internal combustion engines to battery-electric systems could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be largely cost effective by 2035, according to a new study […]
Solving interface mystery in organic solar cells makes them more efficient by Matt Shipman for NCSU News Raleigh NC (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 New research from North Carolina State University provides a deeper understanding of precisely what is happening in organic solar cells as light is converted into electricity. Researchers developed a new […]
CSIRO facility launches flexible solar technology for broad real-world use by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 Australia’s CSIRO has inaugurated a new $6.8 million facility in Clayton, Victoria, with the mission of advancing its flexible, printed solar technology from the lab into practical, real-world applications, addressing the mounting need for […]
New method enhances solar energy storage and utilization by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 As reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA), about 50 percent of global energy consumption is attributed to heating, yet solar power’s contribution to this sector remains minimal compared to fossil fuels. One reason is the […]
