Novel, Light-Based Data Storage Eyed for Future Data Warehousing August 20, 2018Materials & AssemblyMaterialsElizabeth MontalbanoUsing light could be the next method for terabyte and even petabyte data storage, thanks to research from scientists in Australia.
Graphene's Conductivity Boosted for Better Solar-Energy Generating Technology August 17, 2018Materials & AssemblyBattery/Energy Storage, Alternative Energy, MaterialsElizabeth MontalbanoResearchers have found a way to improve the way electricity moves through graphene to pave the way for its use in novel photovoltaic applications.
Analysis: The Growing Impact of Rare Earth Elements August 16, 2018Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Materials & Assembly, Automotive, Alternative Energy, Aerospace, Government/Defense, MaterialsKevin ClemensTrouble may be brewing as China’s monopoly of the critical materials needed for electric vehicles and national security may be impossible to break.
Solving a Vexing Solid-State Lithium Ion Battery Problem August 15, 2018Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensDepositing thin layers of lithium-based oxides onto positive electrodes may hold the key to finally building solid-state lithium batteries.
3D-Printing Robots to Build Human Space Habitats August 14, 2018Materials & Assembly3D Printing, Aerospace, MaterialsElizabeth MontalbanoNASA and Autodesk have partnered to experiment with new materials and 3D printing to develop human habitats for potential settlement on Mars.
Back To School Classroom Tech August 13, 2018Electronics & Test3D Printing, Consumer Electronics, Electronics & Test, MaterialsKevin Clemens12 ways that technology is enhancing education and the classroom.
Carbon Nanotube-Based Fabric Could Double as Charger for Electronics August 10, 2018Materials & AssemblyBattery/Energy Storage, Alternative Energy, MaterialsElizabeth MontalbanoEngineers at the University of Cincinnati have partnered with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to create clothing that can charge mobile phones and other devices.
Filling in Gaps Improves Lithium Ion Batteries August 09, 2018The Battery Show – Novi, MIBattery/Energy Storage, Materials & Assembly, Electronics & Test, MaterialsKevin ClemensLiquids that flow into gaps between lithium ion batteries and their heat sinks can improve battery life and performance.
Looking for Battery Progress in Unlikely Places August 08, 2018Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensMaterials scientists examine a variety of chemistries and materials in search of improved lithium ion battery performance.
Modifying Electrolytes to Improve Lithium Ion Batteries August 07, 2018The Battery Show – Novi, MIBattery/Energy Storage, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensFluorinated electrolytes provide better performance when lithium ion batteries are pushed to the limit.
