Why you don't want 'phantom energy' on a spacecraft
You may not have heard of piezoelectric materials, but odds are, you have benefitted from them.
May 8, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Nano Energy
Nano Energy is a multidisciplinary, rapid-publication forum of original peer-reviewed contributions on the science and engineering of nanomaterials and nanodevices used in all forms of energy harvesting, conversion, storage, utilization and policy. Through its mixture of articles, reviews, communications, research news, and information on key developments, Nano Energy provides a comprehensive coverage of this exciting and dynamic field which joins nanoscience and nanotechnology with energy science. The journal is relevant to all those who are interested in nanomaterials solutions to the energy problem.
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Website
- http://www.journals.elsevier.com/nano-energy/
- Impact factor
- 10.325 (2014)
Energy & Green Tech
Researchers work toward harnessing ocean energy to power devices
Tsunamis, hurricanes, and maritime weather are monitored using sensors and other devices on platforms in the ocean to help keep coastal communities safe—until the batteries on these platforms run out of juice. Without power, ...
Jan 12, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Researchers eye embroidery as low-cost solution for making wearable electronics
Embroidering power-generating yarns onto fabric has allowed researchers to embed a self-powered, numerical touch-pad and movement sensors into clothing. The technique offers a low-cost, scalable potential method for making ...
Nov 22, 2022
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Engineering
Robust generator made from recycled material to harness wave power
Harnessing power from ocean waves is a complicated endeavor which a South Australian-Chinese research team is diving deep to take into a new direction.
Aug 2, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
A health monitoring wearable that operates without a battery
A new self-powered, wristwatch-style health monitor invented by researchers at the University of California, Irvine can keep track of a wearer's pulse and wirelessly communicate with a nearby smartphone or tablet—without ...
Jul 13, 2022
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Engineering
Researchers envision wood-derived, self-powered biosensors for wireless devices
Wood-derived materials can be used to harvest electrical energy from everyday movements such as walking, according to University of Toronto and University of Waterloo researchers.
Jun 9, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Tiny devices pave way for self-charging smart tech
Self-charging smartwatches and health trackers could be a step closer following the development of tiny mechanical devices powered by movement, a study suggests.
Apr 26, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Scientists develop transparent electrode that boosts solar cell efficiency
Developing new ultrathin metal electrodes has allowed researchers to create semitransparent perovskite solar cells that are highly efficient and can be coupled with traditional silicon cells to greatly boost the performance ...
May 28, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Thermal stability analysis technique for EV batteries to detect risk of fire or explosion
Recently, there have been a number of electric vehicle (EV) battery fire incidents. Unlike the batteries used in small mobile devices, such as smartphones, the battery pack of an EV is composed of hundreds of battery cells, ...
Dec 4, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
New strategy to 'buffer' climate change: Developing cheaper, eco-friendly solar cells
Solar power is an eco-friendly alternative to conventional, non-renewable sources of energy. However, current solar panels require the use of toxic materials as buffers, which is not sustainable. To this end, a team of scientists ...
Nov 11, 2020
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