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Study Explains Performance Behavior of LiFePO4 Nanoparticles

A study by Martin Z. Bazant from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has discovered the reasons behind the unusual charging and discharging behavior of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) nanoparticles, paving the way to develop high-efficient battery materials.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 9 Feb 2012

Tecate Group Offers PBF Series of Ultracapacitor Modules

Tecate Group has expanded its ultracapacitor line called PowerBurst Series with the addition of ultra-low profile module line called PBF Series.

30 Jan 2012

Maxwell Technologies Supplies Ultracapacitors to Bombardier Transportation

Maxwell Technologies has declared that its ultracapacitors have been selected to be used as an energy storage component for Bombardier Transportation¡¯s braking energy recuperation system called EnerGstor.

21 Jan 2012

Ioxus Introduces New Series of Ultracapacitors

Ioxus, a company specializing in high-performance ultracapacitor technology, has introduced its 3,000-F ultracapacitor called iCAP. It is the first product with this size in the company’s new portfolio of cell products.

19 Jan 2012

Puralytics’ SolarBag Based on Light-Stimulated Nanotechnology Surpasses EPA Standards

Puralytics, a photochemical water purification product provider using light-stimulated nanotechnology, has declared that its 3 l water purifier, SolarBag is the first-ever non-chemical, non-powered system to satisfy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) standards for water purification equipment.

10 Jan 2012

mPhase to Demonstrate Latest Prototype of Smart NanoBattery in Q1, 2012

mPhase Technologies has declared that it has made the required modifications to its prototype of a novel marine and automotive product, a Smart Nanobattery symbolizing sophisticated battery technology with a popular European Automotive Manufacturer.

From MyPebble 5 Jan 2012

Researchers Produce Low-Cost Solar Paint Using Semiconducting Nanoparticles

A research team led by Prashant Kamat, who serves as an investigator at the Center for Nano Science and Technology (NDnano) of the University of Notre Dame as well as John A. Zahm Professor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry, has utilized quantum dots, which are semiconducting nanoparticles, to develop a low-cost solar paint for generating energy.

23 Dec 2011

Zhong Lin Wang Wins MRS Medal for Nanotechnology Innovations

Zhong Lin Wang, Regent’s Professor of the Georgia Institute of Technology has been awarded a 2011 Materials Research Society Medal for his technology innovations based on zinc oxide nanostructures on November 30 2011 at the society’s fall meeting conducted in Boston.

5 Dec 2011

Maxwell Technologies to Receive Funds to Study Use of Graphene in Ultracapacitors

Maxwell Technologies has announced that Maxwell Technologies SA, its subsidiary in Switzerland, will incorporate and assess graphene-based electrodes fabricated through ‘ElectroGraph,’ a technology development program funded by the European Union.

2 Dec 2011

Researchers Develop Novel Electrode Using Copper Crystalline Nanoparticles

A research team at Stanford University has designed a novel electrode made of copper crystalline nanoparticles, paving the way to develop a durable, highly efficient, high-power rechargeable battery that is capable of storing huge amount of surplus power produced during sunny and windy days.

25 Nov 2011