Energy News - Energy Technology - Energy Business

May 31, 2013

Stanford scientists develop high-efficiency zinc-air battery
Stanford CA (SPX) May 30, 2013
Stanford University scientists have developed an advanced zinc-air battery with higher catalytic activity and durability than similar batteries made with costly platinum and iridium catalysts. The results, published in the May 7 online edition of the journal Nature Communications, could lead to the development of a low-cost alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries widely used today. "There have been increasing demands for high-performance, inexpensive and safe batteries for portable elect ... read more

Previous Issues

May 30

May 29

May 28

May 27

May 24

Coupled particles cross energy wall For the first time, a new kind of so-called Klein tunnelling-representing the quantum equivalent of crossing an energy wall- has been presented in a model of two interacting particles. This work by ... more		Despite safety and other concerns, nuclear power saves lives, greenhouse gas emissions Global use of nuclear power has prevented about 1.84 million air pollution-related deaths and release of 64 billion tons of greenhouse gases that would have resulted from burning coal and other foss ... more		Diamonds, nanotubes find common ground in graphene What may be the ultimate heat sink is only possible because of yet another astounding capability of graphene. The one-atom-thick form of carbon can act as a go-between that allows vertically aligned ... more
				More precision from less predictability: A new quantum trade-off Researchers at Griffith University's Centre for Quantum Dynamics have demonstrated that, contrary to what the Heisenberg uncertainty relation may suggest, particle properties such as position and mo ... more		Japan nuclear lab accident affected 30: agency The number of researchers exposed to low-level radiation in an accident at a nuclear laboratory in Japan last week has hit 30, officials said Monday, with human error likely worsening the problem. ... more

CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

Romanian PM rejects 'influence' of anti-shale gas campaigns Romania's prime minister on Wednesday said the government should not be "influenced" by anti-shale gas campaigns as plans to allow US company Chevron to explore for the resource has sparked protests. ... more		Iran aims for more oil exports to India Tehran has offered incentives to lure India to import more oil from Iran. ... more		The first animals on Earth may have been sea sponges, study suggests Small Satellite Contracted to Probe Climate Effects of Space Radiation Fengyun satellite strengthens China global weather forecasting capacity		Apple to ease dependence on Foxconn: report Apple is easing its dependence on contract electronics colossus Foxconn by enlisting Pegatron to assemble a low-cost iPhone it is planning, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. ... more
				Aid project in Liberia Trina Solar is providing solar panels to support a joint aid project in Liberia carried out by the charities Project for Liberia and Engineers Without Borders. The panels, with a total generat ... more		SolarCity and Goldman Sachs Create Largest US Rooftop Solar Lease Financing Platform SolarCity has announced a lease financing agreement with Goldman Sachs to fund more than $500 million in solar power projects; an estimated 110 megawatts in generation capacity for homeowners and bu ... more

Solar systems for home and business installations

Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison & Memory Foam Mattress Review

Canadian Solar Donates PV Modules to Power the OrcaLab Whale Research Centre Canadian Solar has announced that its subsidiary, Canadian Solar Solutions Inc., has donated solar modules, which are now powering a world-renowned OrcaLab Whale Research Centre ("OrcaLab") on a rem ... more		GaAs Nanowires Harvest Solar Power How can we harvest the energy of the sun at a better quality and at a cheaper cost? To find out, Anna Fontcuberta and her team in the STI Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials (LMSC) at EPFL are wor ... more		Venus' Cloud Aerosols Contain Reservoirs of Water and Iron Technique Could Reveal Hidden Habitats on Moon and Mars Arianespace partners with BULL to advance space debris prevention measures on Ariane 6		Romano Wins Eskom Rooftop Project In Johannesburg Canadian Solar has announced the successful expansion of its partner Romano Sustainable Solutions in Africa. Romano, a pioneer company in the South African photovoltaic (PV) industry, was recently a ... more
				Saudi Arabia, Iran contest OPEC leadership Archrivals Saudi Arabia and Iran are expected to battle it out at Friday's OPEC meeting over leadership of the oil cartel at a time when it's facing the grave challenge of the U.S. shale oil boom, an issue that's divided the group. ... more		EU emitted 3.3% less greenhouse gas in 2011: report Europe emitted 3.3 percent less Earth-warming greenhouse gases in 2011 - the lowest level since 1990, a European Environment Agency (EEA) report said Wednesday. ... more

EU emitted 3.3% less greenhouse gas in 2011: report

Energy - Balancing the Bonanza: Interview with Mark Thoma

Most Energy Execs Indicate Potential For US Energy Independence By 2030

Saudi Arabia, Iran contest OPEC leadership

Romanian PM rejects 'influence' of anti-shale gas campaigns

Japan, Russia to jointly develop oilfield

Britain to back EU emissions quotas, oppose renewables targets

Cold climate wind energy showing huge potential

SC Electric Awarded to Upgrade 585 MW Wind Farm in Texas

Canadian Solar Donates PV Modules to Power the OrcaLab Whale Research Centre

Romano Wins Eskom Rooftop Project In Johannesburg

GaAs Nanowires Harvest Solar Power

	Nasdaq pays $10 mn fine in Facebook IPO debacle The Nasdaq exchange agreed Wednesday to pay a $10 million penalty for trading glitches during the initial public offering for Facebook last year, officials said. ... more		Japan, Russia to jointly develop oilfield Japan and Russia on Wednesday signed a deal that will see them jointly explore and develop a potentially lucrative oil and gas field off Russia's Far East coast. ... more		Walker's World: Europe's prosperity envy There is a strange thread that connects the Swedish riots, the European soccer final, Britain's planned industrial reforms, the French decision to start teaching university courses in English and the euro crisis. ... more		Britain to back EU emissions quotas, oppose renewables targets Britain will back 2030 EU targets for emissions reduction but oppose such targets for new renewable energy sources, British Energy Secretary Ed Davey says. ... more

Sierra Space clears design milestone for missile tracking satellites in SDA Tranche 2

Top diplomats of North Korea, China agree to oppose 'hegemonism'

Elbit secures 120 million order for Hermes 900 maritime surveillance UAS

UAE begins construction of second nuclear reactor		Yingli Green Energy Joins SolarAid to Spread Light for Learning in Africa		Cold climate wind energy showing huge potential		CO2 sequestration process produces supergreen hydrogen fuel, offsets ocean acidification		Crystal-clear method for distinguishing between glass and fluids
Colorado's new alga may be a source of biofuel production		France backs plan for punitive EU levies on China		S. Korea halts two more reactors over faulty parts		Saudi king promotes son in defense shuffle		IMF cuts 2013 China growth forecast to 'around 7.75%'

Areva vows to stay in Niger despite uranium mine attack

Apple chief sees computers on wrists - not in glasses

$100 billion in LNG investment at risk in Australia

Monitoring system can detect dangerous fatigue in mine truck driver

More woes for PC sales in 2013: survey

New filtration material could make petroleum refining cheaper, more efficient

Energy - Balancing the Bonanza: Interview with Mark Thoma

EU warns on China influence, offers opening on solar dispute

Solar Wind Energy Tower Receives Patent For Atmospheric Energy Extraction Device

Sick workers pay price for Chinese growth

The World's First Full Color 3D Desktop Printer

SC Electric Awarded to Upgrade 585 MW Wind Farm in Texas

Electric cars slow to gain traction in Germany

S. Korea halts two more reactors over faulty parts

Romanians protest against Chevron shale gas plans

Oil down in Asia on weak Chinese data

Germany says 'no' to EU tariffs against China

More paramilitaries for Chhattisgarh state

Chinese group bids for Club Med holidays: firms

Scientists narrow global warming range

Free Newsletters - Space - Defense - Environment - Energy

Buy Advertising

Media Advertising Kit

Editorial & Other Enquiries

Privacy statement

The contents herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2013 - SpaceDaily. AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy statement