The new polymer made of PDMS that could be used in new smart windows. MIT scientists have created a new polymer called polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), which could be the basis for new smart windows. The polymer works by stretching to become more transpa...
The latest lithium ion battery from Stanford researchers. Lithium ion batteries, like those found in Hoverboards, are notorious for overheating and exploding or catching fire – as seen on recent exposes and product recalls. Stanford has developed a l...
Researchers from UTEC recently created a system that leverages microorganisms found in plants to power a lamp. However, the team mentioned plans to retail the lamp in the future – a purchase that is simply unattainable for half of Peru’s population l...
Bill Gates recently launched of the largest clean tech initiatives in recent times. Mission Innovation and the Clean Tech Initiative require 20 countries to double clean tech innovation, while investing $20 billion in new clean tech startups. (via mi...
The Scottish government recently announced plans to build the world’s largest floating turbine farm, but at what cost? Despite being one of the cleanest energy solutions, it is also dangerous to wildlife. How do we live best now with the global issue...
The flexibility of this battery makes it a good fit for smart watches. Arizona State University uses Kirigami technique for a more flexible battery. (via ASU)When it comes to lithium-ion batteries, they're pretty limited when it comes to their shape,...
The picture inset is a closeup of the porous gold used in the capacitor (via CNSR)Batteries are the one thing you never have enough of and seem to die when you need them most. If only there was a battery that would work forever. Maybe this innovation...
Freevolt low energy harvesting board. Drayson Technologies' Freevolt has the ability to generate power by capturing radio frequencies from the air. (via Drayson Technologies)With more smart devices depending on the internet and wireless signals f...
The White House announced its “New Initiative to Increase Solar Access for All Americans” initiative – a plan to make renewable energy more nationally accessible by providing low-income families with renewable energy solutions, making second mortgage...
Structure and Reflectance of a b-Si. Aalto Researchers recently solved the issue of surface recombination in black silicon solar panels, meaning future solar technology may be both less expensive and more efficient, at 22% and above efficiency. (via ...
"Photographs of upconversion in a cuvette containing (a) an optimized cadmium selenide /9-ACA/DPA and (b) a cadmium selenide /ODPA/DPA mixture. (9-ACA: 9-anthracenecarboxylic acid; ODPA: octadecylphosphonic acid; and DPA: 9,10-diphenylanthracene...
We’ve all experienced that moment of panic when our smartphone, tablet, or laptop beeps and gives us that all too familiar five-percent of power remaining warning. Most of the time, this low power warning is nothing more than a reminder that we need ...
Now Available! An expanding line of Pro Elec LED Filament Light Bulbs which mimic incandescent bulbs with their classic shape and a similar looking filament. If you like the look and feel of classic incandescent light bulbs then you will love these L...
I just opened up a (semi) expensive bit of equipment and discovered the Duracells inside had leaked with the typicalwhite powder (potassium hydroxide) : ( and corroded contacts in the battery compartment as the result.These ones were dated '...
The BMWi8 and i3 parked next to the Light and Charge lamppost. The Light and Charge system looks like the average streetlight, but is a charging post for electric cars. (via BMW) Electric cars are more friendly to the environment since they don...
9,000 solar panels sitting on top of the water to power surrounding homes near Japan's Yamakura Dam (via Kyocera & JapanTimes)Conserving power and energy is still a big issue people around the world are trying to find solutions to. Most turn ...
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I would like to introduce everyone to a new project I am working on. Meet The Workbench, a new web series that is designed to showcase DIY projects, EE tools and hardware, and general Maker - DIY projects. The series is being produced, and hosted by ...
RECOM announces the release of three new medical-grade DC/DC converters with 250VAC/2MOPP certification. The REM3, REM6 and REM10 series offer 3W, 6W or 10W output power, respectively in a DIP24 case. http://www.recom-power.com/index.php?eID=tx_...
RECOM announces the release of three new medical-grade DC/DC converters with 250VAC/2MOPP certification. The REM3, REM6 and REM10 series offer 3W, 6W or 10W output power, respectively in a DIP24 case. Despite this compact case size, all series...
Aluminum battery prototype (via Stanford video)You can never have enough battery life. So far, lithium-ion batteries have been slowly replace the single use alkaline batteries in both small appliances and large, but even these aren't providing th...
BC3770: 2A Switch-Mode Li-ion/Li-Polymer Battery ChargerThe BC3770 is a fully programmable switching charger with dual-path output for single-cell Li-Ion and Li-Polymer battery. This dual-path output allows mobile applications with a fully discharged...
RECOM´s DC/DC Book of Knowledge is a detailed introduction to the various DC/DC converter topologies, feedback loops (analogue and digital), test and measurement, protection, filtering, safety, reliability, constant current drivers and DC/DC applicat...
