Nanotechnology sparks energy storage on paper and cloth
| Wireless optical transmission key to secure, safe and rapid indoor communications Light is better than radio waves when it comes to some wireless communications, according to a group of engineers. Optical communications systems could provide faster, more secure communications with wider bandwidth and would be suitable for restricted areas like hospitals, aircraft and factories. |
| Intelligent energy management for the home In order to save energy, consumers need to be able to obtain up-to-date information at any time about the energy consumption of their appliances, and be able to control them while away from home. Scientists have developed two new applications that help consumers manage their power use. |
| Nanotechnology sparks energy storage on paper and cloth Engineers have manufactured new energy storage devices out of paper and cloth, with a range of potential applications. Their research also has shown that using silicon nanowires to replace carbon anodes in lithium ion batteries can significantly improve their performance. |
| High, not flat: nanowires for a new chip architecture Silicon is the most prevalent material in electronics, whether for mobile phones, solar cells or computers. Nanometer-sized wires made of silicon have a large potential for a completely new chip architecture. But this requires a detailed investigation and understanding of their electronic properties which is technologically challenging due to the ultra-small size of the nanowires. Researchers were able to describe the electrical resistance and current flow inside individual silicon nanowires. |
| Promising Mechanically-stacked GaAs/Ge Multijunction Solar Cell Unveiled Researchers in Europe have presented a mechanically-stacked GaAs/Ge multijunction solar cell. This is the first promising demonstrator of a novel technology to produce mechanically stacked, high-efficiency multijunction solar cells, aiming at efficiencies above 40%. |
| Take Action! In an earlier post I passed along some of my favorite sites so that you can keep up to date on the latest and greatest in the world of modern energy. In my infinite (read: finite) wisdom I neglected to add http://www.votesolar.org/ and http://www.wind-watch.org/alerts/category/sources/action-alerts/ 2 websites dedicated to keeping the citizenry up to date on relevant action items in the fields of solar and wind energy, respectively. With those two sites alone you are able to hound (read:inform, annoy) your local politicians, so that they will realize the importance of, and demand for, modern energy solutions. No matter how important. |
| Doctors develop life-saving, low-cost ventilators for emergency, rural and military use Anesthetists have designed three prototype low-cost ventilators that could provide vital support during major health care emergencies involving large numbers of patients, such as pandemics, and where resources are limited, such as in developing countries, remote locations or by the military. The team says it is possible to make simple ventilators that could be mass-produced for crises where there is an overwhelming demand for mechanical ventilation and a limited oxygen supply. |
| Kirkwood, Missouri Home Featuring Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit for New Construction Highlighted in USA Today Article Today “Eco-friendly homes move into mainstream” Matt Belcher, President of Belcher Homes, Featured in November 1st USA Today Article Eco-friendly homes move into mainstream Article Excerpt: EUR |