3D-printed tiny batteries developed

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 12:47

US researchers announced they have successfully used the three-dimensional (3D) printing technique to print lithium-ion microbatteries the size of a grain of sand.

Eveready expands lighting business, eyes 15% growth in FY14

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 23:14

Synonymous with batteries, Eveready Thursday said it plans to introduce new products like portable lights and fans as well as wall mountable emergency lights to strengthen its lighting portfolio.

Futuristic `flexible` batteries could transform electronics and transportation

Last Updated: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 11:02

TV screen that hangs on the wall like a poster or smartphone that can fold up and fit into a pocket are closer to reality.

Syria deploys missile defence batteries towards Israel

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 09:16

Syria has deployed missile defence batteries towards Israel in response to an alleged Israeli attack that targeted a Syrian army facility in the capital Damascus on Sunday, a media report said.

New micro-batteries can jump-start a car

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 19:48

The micro-batteries are only a few millimetres in size, yet they pack such a punch that a driver could use a cellphone powered by these batteries to recharge a dead car battery.

Waste sulfur transformed into lightweight plastic for better batteries

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 15:13

A University of Arizona-led research team has discovered a simple process for making a new lightweight plastic from the inexpensive and abundant element sulfur.

Bacteria breakthrough for ‘bio-batteries’

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 18:51

A team of scientists from the UK and the US have identified the power-generating mechanism used by well-known marine bacteria.

Now, a smartphone battery that lasts for weeks

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 09:25

The prototype of the smartphone, made by electronic paper manufacturer E Ink, were loaded with a web browser, a message inbox, a contact directory and an ebook reader, reports the Herald Sun.

Next generation batteries may last 10 times longer

Last Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 09:36

The key to the breakthrough is a tunneling field effect transistor. Transistors are switches that control the movement of electrons through material to conduct the electrical currents needed to run circuits.

Flexible batteries to pave way for bendable smartphones

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 19:00

Researchers in South Korea have developed a flexible battery, which could be a step towards the development of flexible smartphones.

Eveready Industry hopes to log profit in 2012-13 fiscal

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 19:12

Eveready Industries India Ltd (EIIL) Thursday expressed hope to end the full financial year 2012-13 with profit on the back of Rs 1,000 crore in sales.