Duke University engineers have developed a material that can be applied like paint to the hull of a ship and dislodge bacteria from the ship’s surface.
Earth and environment
“Tunneling” may Extend Integrated Circuit Battery Life Tenfold
Early results using novel materials and processes achieves milestone toward low-power tunneling field effect transistor.
Researchers find optimal pattern for solar harvesting
Organic solar cells design could lead to more efficient, less expensive solar power.
MIT spin-off portable fuel cell wins CES awards
Device selected for innovation awards at annual consumer electronics exhibition.
A better electrolyte for lithium ion batteries
Solid nanoporous electolyte developed at ORNL could solve many of the safety concerns associated with current lithium-ion technology.
Silicon nanoparticles produce hydrogen on demand
New technology could help power portable devices like satellite phones and radios.
New agreement to build high-performance solar cells
Dow Corning and Crystal Solar will work together to support the latter’s breakthrough monocrystalline manufacturing approach.
Polymer-coated cotton can gather water from air
Researchers have developed a special treatment for cotton fabric that allows the cotton to absorb up to 340 % of its own weight in water.
Nanowire photovoltaics could give energy generation a big boost
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have shown how nanowires could pave the way for more efficient and cheaper solar cells.
Flexible ITO-Free Polymer Solar Cells
Many efficient polymer solar cells include ITO. Yet this material is not well-suited for large-scale production.
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