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Determining the Best Way of Handling Delicate Wafers

Solar wafers for use in the production of photovoltaic systems are extremely sensitive. In a test and demonstration center research is being conducted on grippers to determine the best way of handling delicate wafers in order to optimize the production process.

2 Nov 2009

mPhase Granted Patent for its Concept for Battery that is Safer for Environment

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC.BB:XDSL - News) reported today that it has been granted a United States patent for its concept for a battery that is safer for the environment. mPhase's "greener" battery tech...

From MyPebble 2 Nov 2009

First Commercial Micro Fuel Cell Product Brought to Market

VIASPACE Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VSPC), an alternative energy company providing products and technology for renewable, clean energy, announced that new technology enabling fuel cells for micro applications has been pat...

2 Nov 2009

Symposium Dedicated to Advancement of Catalysis

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)'s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES), German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Unifying Concepts in Catalysis (UniCat) and Nanyang Technolog...

2 Nov 2009

Researchers Develop New Type of Photovoltaic System using Nanotechnology

Using zinc oxide nanostructures grown on optical fibers and coated with dye-sensitized solar cell materials, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new type of three-dimensional photovoltaic system. The approach could allow PV systems to be hidden from view and located away from traditional locations such as rooftops.

1 Nov 2009

CRAIC Technologies Introduces QDI 2010 PV Microspectrophotometer

The QDI 2010 PV instrument is designed to measure the transmission and reflectance of photovoltaic cells whether they be the traditional crystalline silicon, one of the thin film variety or such components as super- and substrates.

31 Oct 2009

New, Less Expensive Grade of Raw Material for Solar Cells

A series of joint sub-projects and work-packages has enabled the scientists to develop a new, less expensive grade of raw material for solar cells. And the best news is that the new modules are just as efficient as curre...

30 Oct 2009

AVS 56th International Symposium and Exhibition Showcase Advances in Nanotechnology

The AVS 56th International Symposium & Exhibition next month in San Jose, CA will showcase advances in alternative energy, materials research, nanotechnology, and medicine. Highlights of papers from among the 1,250 t...

30 Oct 2009

Workshops on Nanomaterials for Energy Applications Slated for the University of Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commercialization Center has begun a new initiative for the development of new products and companies using advanced materials technologies within the energy industry. Recently, the Center ...

29 Oct 2009

Proterra and Altair Nanotechnologies Introduces Made-in-America Electric Rapid-Charge Hybrid Bus

Proterra LLC and Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (Altairnano) (NASDAQ: ALTI), today introduced to Washington DC policymakers the only made-in-America electric rapid-charge hybrid bus that meets California's zero emission rules.

From Altair Nanotechnologies 29 Oct 2009