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February 23, 2015

New solder for semiconductors creates technological possibilities
Chicago IL (SPX) Feb 19, 2015
A research team led by the University of Chicago's Dmitri Talapin has demonstrated how semiconductors can be soldered and still deliver good electronic performance. "We worked out new chemistry for a broad class of compositions relevant to technologically important semiconductors," said Talapin, a professor in chemistry. Semiconductors sit at the heart of most electronics. From computer chips to solar cells, these materials conduct electricity and make it possible to generate and control electrica ... read more

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				Unique energy storage solution for large power users Any organisations with large power bills will be interested to know about an innovative energy storage system that could save them tens of thousands of dollars a year in energy costs. Called Powerst ... more		Synthesized material enables plasmonic devices in mid-infrared range A research team led by North Carolina State University has identified and synthesized a material that can be used to create efficient plasmonic devices that respond to light in the mid-infrared (IR) ... more

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				Revenue for Leading Solar PV Module Suppliers Reached Three-Year High in Q4 2014 IHS has announced that quarterly solar photovoltaic (PV) module revenue (excluding processing service revenue) by the 20 leading global suppliers increased to $5.9 billion in the fourth quarter (Q4) ... more		Precision growth of light-emitting nanowires A novel approach to growing nanowires promises a new means of control over their light-emitting and electronic properties. In a recent issue of Nano Letters, scientists from the U.S. Department of E ... more

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New light-converting materials over cheap, efficient solar power

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