A new lithium-ion battery made entirely of solid material—no liquids or gels—cannot ignite, even at very high temperatures.
Nonflammable li-ion battery
Measuring atom movement in dielectric vehicles
Researchers from North Carolina State University, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and UNSW Australia measured the behavior of specific atoms in dielectric materials when exposed to an electric field.
Plastic material to power electric vehicles
Materials scientists at Pennsylvania State University, State College, created a polymer dielectric material with high energy density, high power density, and excellent charge-discharge efficiency for electric and hybrid vehicle use.
Sponge creates steam using ambient sunlight
Bubble-wrapped structure requires no mirrors or lenses to focus the sun’s heat.
SEMI forecasts 19 new fabs and lines to be built this year and next
SEMI, San Jose, Calif., forecasts that 19 new fabs and lines will be built in 2016 and 2017, according to the latest update of the SEMI World Fab Forecast report.