Iodine

US government prohibits Iodine possesion.

Posted August 10th, 2007 by G Kontos

Starting August 11, 2007 it will be illegal to possess a solution containing over 2.2% Iodine in the United States of America. Iodine will be a regulated chemical subject to tracking, approvals, import and export regulations. Certain exemptions to this rule have been granted by the government. It is be legal to possess 1 fluid ounce of Lugol's solution. Additionally "Persons handling regulated iodine materials are required to register with DEA, are subject to the import/export notification requirements of the CSA, and are required to maintain records of all regulated transactions involving iodine regardless of size." Farmers who regularly use up to 7% iodine solution for their livestock will fall under this monitoring and regulation, as will any manufacturing facilities. Amateur chemists will likely be unable to obtain Iodine legally (unless the are very familiar with US paper work procedures).

TiO2 and Iodide electrolyte create flexible, effiecient solar panels

Posted August 10th, 2007 by G Kontos

G24 Innovations | Graetzel Cells | Materials Science | Iodine

Product Name:

Graetzel Cells

General Info:

The Graetzel Cell is a Solar power cell made from a dye, Titanium Oxide, and an Iodine Electrolyte. These solar cells are based on a discovery by a Swiss chemist named Micheal Graetzel. The solar cells are currently being produced in Wales by a company called G24 Innovations. The Titanium Oxide, Iodine Electrolyte combination makes solar cells simpler and cheaper to produce than their silicone based counter parts. There are two other potential advantages to this solar cell design. One is that the simplicity of the design removes the need for a glass or rigid plastic container around the cell, so the solar cells from G24 can be flexible and light weight. Two is that the cells can produce electricity in low light situations.

More information from the Guardian.