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Nanoparticle Electrodes Show Promise to Develop Lighter, More-Efficient Batteries

Materials scientists have developed a simple, robust way to fabricate carbon-free and polymer-free, lightweight colloidal films for lithium-ion battery electrodes, which could greatly improve battery performance.

1 Nov 2012

Researchers Fabricate Functional Solar Cell Made of Carbon Nanomaterials

Stanford University scientists have built the first solar cell made entirely of carbon, a promising alternative to the expensive materials used in photovoltaic devices today. The results are published in today's online edition of the journal ACS Nano.

1 Nov 2012

NREL Researchers Develop High-Efficiency Solar Cells Using Quantum Dots

Research shows newly developed solar powered cells may soon outperform conventional photovoltaic technology.

29 Oct 2012

Advanced Antireflection Coatings Made of Nanomaterials Help Produce High-Efficiency Solar Cells

Photovoltaic cell efficiency may soon get a big boost, thanks to next-generation antireflection coatings crafted from nanomaterials capable of cutting down on the amount of light reflected away from a cell's surface.

29 Oct 2012

Nanotechnology Innovator mPhase Unveils Portable, Rechargeable Jump Starter

mPhase Technologies, Inc. announced today that the mPower Jump introduced yesterday is a full powered, portable, rechargeable jump starter that features fast recharge times and fits in a glove box.

From MyPebble 29 Oct 2012

New Bytesize Science Episode Features Nanotechnology Research by UMD Scientists

The American Chemical Society (ACS) today released two new videos celebrating the 25th Anniversary of National Chemistry Week (NCW). The videos, from the world's largest scientific society, coincide with the start of this year's NCW, being observed in hundreds of communities around the country. Both videos are available now at www.BytesizeScience.com.

From American Chemical Society 24 Oct 2012

Nanotextured Surfaces Boost Performance of Condensers in Power Generation Systems

Condensers are a crucial part of today’s power generation systems: About 80 percent of all the world’s powerplants use them to turn steam back to water after it comes out of the turbines that turn generators. They are also a key element in desalination plants, a fast-growing contributor to the world’s supply of fresh water.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 22 Oct 2012