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Tag: energyClean Water for the Developing World Cotton fabric treated with nano inks produces a water filter that's efficient and needs little power to work. A New Way to Use the Sun's Energy Researchers have demonstrated a new mechanism for converting both sunlight and heat into electricity. A Simpler Route to Plastic Solar Cells A new method will reduce the cost and complexity of manufacturing. Nanotubes Give Batteries a Jolt Lithium-ion batteries with nanotube electrodes could go longer between charges. "Melting" Drywall Keeps Rooms Cool Developers think these phase-change materials could reduce the need for air-conditioning. Bacteria Make Diesel from Biomass Newly engineered E. coli streamline the conversion of cellulose into fuel. Microscopic Solar Cells Could See More Sunlight The new cells promise to be cheaper, more efficient, and even printable. A New Way to Break Ultra-Strong Chemical Bonds Cornell advance could be a first step to low-energy industrial chemical production. Silicon sheets self-assemble into spheres to capture more light. Thin-Film Solar with High Efficiency Solexant is printing inorganic solar cells with nanomaterials. Nano Ink Boost for Silicon Solar Inkjet-printed silicon increases solar-cell efficiency. A Liquid Design for Cheaper Fuel Cells A platinum-free liquid cathode could cut fuel-cell costs by 40 percent. Flexible carbon-nanotube supercapacitors could give more power to cell phones and other electronics. Harnessing Direct Solar Power for Propulsion Tiny boats made of nanomaterials are powered directly by sunlight. A Hybrid Nano-Energy Harvester The device harnesses both sunlight and mechanical energy. |
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