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Thin-Film Solar Cells with Nearly 45 Percent Sunlight-to-Electricity Conversion Efficiencies

Thanks to nanostructures that scatter and channel light, University of California, San Diego electrical engineers are working toward thin-film "single junction" solar cells with the potential for nearly 45 percent sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiencies.

15 May 2008

The Fate of Carbon-Based Nanoparticles Spilled into Groundwater

The fate of carbon-based nanoparticles spilled into groundwater - and the ability of municipal filtration systems to remove the nanoparticles from drinking water - depend on subtle differences in the solution properties of the water carrying the particles, a new study has found.

3 May 2008

Too Much of a Good Thing Could Be Harmful to the Environment

Too much of a good thing could be harmful to the environment. For years, scientists have known about silver's ability to kill harmful bacteria and, recently, have used this knowledge to create consumer products containing silver nanoparticles.

29 Apr 2008

World's Best Protection from Moisture and Oxygen

A breakthrough barrier technology from Singapore A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) protects sensitive devices like organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and solar cells from moisture 1000 times more effectively than any other technology available in the market, opening up new opportunities for the up-and-coming plastic electronics sector.

29 Apr 2008

Material Breakthrough Delivers Cleaner and More Energy-Efficient Products

GMZ Energy today announced the availability of a breakthrough material designed for a new generation of cleaner, more energy-efficient products.

17 Apr 2008

New Breeds of Biodegradable and Bioavailable Plastics

Every year, more than 30 billion water bottles are added to America's landfills, creating a mountainous environmental problem. But if research at Missouri University of Science and Technology is successful, the plastic bottles of the future could literally disappear within four months of being discarded.

16 Apr 2008

Ford Leaving No Particle Unturned in the Quest for Fuel Efficiency

Ford is leaving no particle unturned in the quest for fuel efficiency.

15 Apr 2008

Merge Reinforces Region's Position As Lead Driver for Innovation in UK's Processing Sector

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and the Centre of Excellence for Nano, Micro and Photonic Systems (Cenamps), have today announced that they will merge with immediate effect in a move that reinforces the region's position as the lead driver for innovation in the UK's processing sector.

15 Apr 2008

Nanotechnology Could Improve Life of Lithium Batteries

Nanotechnology could improve the life of the lithium batteries used in portable devices, including laptop computers, mp3 players, and mobile phones.

12 Apr 2008

Climate Change have Spurred New Generations of Scientists to Search for Alternative Energy Sources

A national panel of experts on the topic gathered Monday at the 235th National Meeting in New Orleans to present a comprehensive overview of the current status, limitations, and future challenges of several significant renewable energy sources.

9 Apr 2008