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Nanostructured Polymer for Encapsulation of New Generation Photovoltaic Modules

At the 24th Photovoltaic Solar Energy Exhibition held in Hamburg from 21 to 25 September 2009, Arkema presents its latest innovation for the photovoltaics market: Apolhya™ Solar, a nanostructured thermoplastic polymer for the encapsulation of new generation photovoltaic modules.

21 Sep 2009

Does Theory Lead Experiments or Do Experiments Lead Theory

Does theory lead experiments or do experiments lead theory? Scientists know the correct answer is that interplay between theory and experiments result in new advances. At times, experiment and technological development p...

21 Sep 2009

Nanotechnology Center Awarded $11.5 Million for Biological Research

The Nano/Bio Interface Center at the University of Pennsylvania has been awarded $11.5 million from the Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centers of the National Science Foundation to continue to advance nanoscale resear...

21 Sep 2009

Applied Materials Executives Provide Updates on Solar Strategy

At its annual solar analyst and press briefing today at the Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (PVSEC), Europe's largest solar tradeshow, Applied Materials executives provided updates on Applied's solar strategy.

From Applied Materials Inc. 21 Sep 2009

Fullerene Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

Research and Markets, the leading source for international market research and market data, has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Fullerene Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Appli...

From Research and Markets 21 Sep 2009

WACKER Presents Innovative Encapsulation and Potting Materials for the Photovoltaic Industry

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be using the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (EU PVSEC) to present several new products for the solar industry. One of the interesting new developments is TECTOSIL, a plastic film designed especially for the encapsulation of photovoltaic modules.

21 Sep 2009

IMEC Presents Mechanically-Stacked GaAs/Ge Multijunction Solar Cell

At the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (Hamburg, Germany), IMEC presents a mechanically-stacked GaAs/Ge multijunction solar cell. This is the first promising demonstrator of IMEC's novel technology to produce mechanically stacked, high-efficiency multijunction solar cells, aiming at efficiencies above 40%.

From IMEC 21 Sep 2009

IMEC Presents Large-Area Solar with Conversion Efficiency of 18.4 Percent

At the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (Hamburg, Germany), IMEC presents a large-area solar with a conversion efficiency of 18.4%. Compared to the standard i-PERC cell process, IMEC's solar cell features a shallow emitter and advanced front metallization using copper plating.

From IMEC 21 Sep 2009

Using Nanotechnology, Biologists and Engineers Hope to Change Paradigm

For the past 40 years, cancer research at MIT has focused on identifying the molecular mechanisms that cause the disease. While that is still a hot research field, the focus is now expanding.

21 Sep 2009

Carbon Nanotubes Have Potential to Compete with Batteries for Energy Storage

New research by MIT scientists suggests that carbon nanotubes - tube-shaped molecules of pure carbon - could be formed into tiny springs capable of storing as much energy, pound for pound, as state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries, and potentially more durably and reliably.

21 Sep 2009