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Plasmonics: A Flexible Bridge Between Two Worlds
April 10, 2013 A novel material shows its credentials to facilitate the integration of photonic and electronic components in practical ... > full story -
Understanding the Life of Lithium Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles
April 10, 2013 Scientists have now answered a question that worries millions of owners and potential owners of electric and hybrid vehicles using lithium-ion batteries: How long before the battery pack dies, ... > full story -
Advancing Secure Communications: A Better Single-Photon Emitter for Quantum Cryptography
April 9, 2013 In a development that could make the advanced form of secure communications known as quantum cryptography more practical, researchers have demonstrated a simpler, more efficient single-photon emitter ... > full story -
Electronic Implants: New Fast Transcutaneous Non-Invasive Battery Recharger and Energy Feeder
April 9, 2013 Scientists have developed a non-invasive battery recharger system for electronic implants that allows a longer life for the internal implantable devices in the human body such as pacemakers, ... > full story -
'Artificial Leaf' Gains the Ability to Self-Heal Damage and Produce Energy from Dirty Water
April 8, 2013 Another innovative feature has been added to the world's first practical "artificial leaf," making the device even more suitable for providing people in developing countries and remote areas with ... > full story -
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Global Solar Photovoltaic Industry Is Likely Now a Net Energy Producer
April 8, 2013 The construction of the photovoltaic power industry since 2000 has required an enormous amount of energy, mostly from fossil fuels. The good news is that the clean electricity from all the installed ... > full story -
Carbon Dioxide Released from Burning Fuel Today Goes Back Into New Fuels Tomorrow
April 8, 2013 The search for ways to use megatons of carbon dioxide that may be removed from industrial smokestacks during efforts to curb global warming has led to a process for converting that major greenhouse ... > full story -
Tin Nanocrystals for the Battery of the Future
April 8, 2013 More powerful batteries could help electric cars achieve a considerably larger range and thus a breakthrough on the market. A new nanomaterial for lithium ion batteries could come into play ... > full story -
Organic Semi-Conductors Could Revolutionize Electronics
April 8, 2013 Organic semi-conductors could revolutionize electronics in various areas. Nowadays, components put out such high performances that they are used in small devices like mobile phones. With larger ... > full story -
New Emissions Standards Would Fuel Shift from Coal to Natural Gas
April 5, 2013 Tougher EPA air-quality standards could spur an increased shift away from coal and toward natural gas for electricity generation, according to a new study. Complying with stricter regulations on ... > full story
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