New Paper Batteries and Supercapacitors Created Using Nanotechnology
23 February 2010 | Green Technology | 1 Comment
Nanotechnology represents all those technologies which are useful in building complex structures and which take into account many specifications at an atomic level, using mechanical synthesis. In other words, nanotechnology deals with the properties of nanoscale structures. Until now all new inventions based on nanotechnology have far exceeded the efficiency of old products and I think the same will happen with the invention of Stanford engineer Yi Cui. He managed to create some lightweight paper batteries and supercapacitors by dipping ordinary fabric or paper in a special ink infused with nanoparticles.
IBM’s Pursuit To Develop A 500 Mile-Range Nano-Battery For EV’s
4 October 2009 | Green Cars | No Comments
We are all aware of the biggest problem today’s electric car(EV) face: the low-storage capacity batteries. In order to make positive steps forward in solving this matter, IBM, the giant computer technology company, has recently set the goal to develop a battery that could empower electric cars to reach a 500 mile-range, considerable more than today’s performances.
5 Times More Effective Bi-Metallic Catalyst
16 May 2009 | Green News | 1 Comment
Researchers from Washington University, lead by Younan Xia, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, has developed a bimetallic catalyst that is almost five times more efficient than other commercial catalysts.This type of catalysts could enable some cheaper fuel cell technology.The operation principle of this technology is based on the use of platinum and palladium and also using nanotechnology.