Researchers at Washington State University have developed a new conductive gum-like material that could improve the safety of lithium ion batteries. Used in laptops, smartphones and other electronic devices, lithium ion batteries are capable of storing a large amount of energy compared to other batteries. Their biggest safety risk, however, comes from the electrolyte in the … [Read more...]
Magnetic Refrigeration Could Replace Compressor Systems
Researchers working in GE labs have used special magnetic materials to generate temperatures cold enough to freeze water in a breakthrough that could find its way into commercial refrigerators by the end of the decade. (Video: General Electric). Researchers at General Electric have unveiled a new refrigerant system utilizing special magnetic materials that could be up to 20 … [Read more...]
SEMI-THERM Selects 2014 THERMI Award Recipient
SEMI-THERM has awarded the 2014 THERMI Award to Ali Shakouri. Presented yearly, the THERMI award is intended to recognize a recipient’s history of contributions to crucial thermal issues affecting the performance of semiconductor devices and systems. Shakouri was selected as this year’s winner by the voting body of past THERMI winners and current General Chair Genvieve Martin … [Read more...]
Electronics Cooling March 2014 Issue Now Online
Don’t miss out on the March 2014 issue of Electronics Cooling, which includes the 2014 Buyers' Guide and feature articles on Bitcoin 2-Phase Immersion Cooling and the Implications for High Performance Computing; Ultra-Thin Titanium Based Thermal Solution for Electronic Applications; Potential Pitfalls of Hybrid Electrical-Thermal Measurements for Thermal Characterization; and … [Read more...]
Prehistoric Cave Paint to Shield Solar Spacecraft
A European spacecraft scheduled for launch towards the sun in 2017 will be shielded from extreme temperatures by a type of paint once used in prehistoric cave art. Carrying instruments to perform high-resolution imaging of the sun, the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter will travel as close as 42 million kilometers, or a little more than a quarter of the distance to Earth, … [Read more...]
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