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Safe and Efficient Energy: Game-Changing Battery Materials Discovered

Tokyo University of Science — Wed, 22 May 2024 22:05:33 +0000

Scientists have identified a stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor that can be used as solid electrolytes in solid-state lithium-ion batteries. Solid-state lithium-ion batteries, which...

Running Out of Copper: A New Crisis for Renewable Energy?

University of Michigan — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:54:41 +0000

The University of Michigan study highlights a significant shortfall in copper production necessary to meet U.S. renewable energy targets, suggesting a shift towards manufacturing hybrid...

Efficiency Unlocked: Novel Catalyst Model Sets New Standards in Fuel Cell Technology

Tohoku University — Wed, 22 May 2024 03:45:20 +0000

Tohoku University researchers have devised a method to predict the performance of new catalysts for fuel cells, potentially hastening the development of more efficient clean...

Revolutionizing Electronics: Air-Doped Organic Semiconductors Unveiled

Linköping University — Mon, 20 May 2024 11:14:38 +0000

A new doping method uses air and light to enhance the conductivity of organic semiconductors, promising greater scalability and environmental sustainability in electronic device production....

Smelting Steel Without Fossil Fuels: Solar Power Shatters the 1,000°C Barrier for Industrial Heating

Cell Press — Fri, 17 May 2024 08:15:10 +0000

Swiss researchers have developed a solar energy method using synthetic quartz to achieve temperatures above 1,000°C for industrial processes, potentially replacing fossil fuels in the...

Revolutionizing Renewable Energy: Scientists Develop New Low-Cost Battery With Over 8000 Uses

Linköping University — Thu, 16 May 2024 10:04:44 +0000

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have developed a battery constructed from zinc and lignin that can be recharged over 8,000 times. This innovation aims...

Atomic Ballet: Scientists Make Surprising Discovery in Battery Technology

Glennda Chui, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory — Wed, 15 May 2024 02:48:39 +0000

When viewed at an atomic level, the seemingly smooth flow of ions through a battery’s electrolyte is actually quite complex. Solid-state batteries store and release...

Revolutionary Battery Tech Promises Less Charging Time, More Energy Storage

Delft University of Technology — Sat, 11 May 2024 02:51:32 +0000

What determines the cycle life of batteries? And, more importantly, how can we extend it? An international research team led by TU Delft has discovered...

Green Energy Breakthrough: Catalyst Slashes Iridium Use by 95% in Hydrogen Electrolyzers

RIKEN — Thu, 09 May 2024 18:00:49 +0000

A breakthrough in hydrogen production has been achieved by a Japanese research team, reducing the need for iridium by 95% without compromising efficiency, paving the...

Unlocking High Energy: New Aqueous Batteries Surpass Traditional Limits

Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences — Sat, 04 May 2024 18:51:18 +0000

Traditional lithium-ion batteries, while offering high energy density, have compromised safety because they use flammable organic electrolytes. Aqueous batteries use water as the solvent for...

Revitalizing Rechargeables: New Elements Enhance Lithium Battery Cyclability

Hokkaido University — Fri, 03 May 2024 21:26:05 +0000

Researchers have significantly improved the performance of lithium-iron-oxide cathodes used in lithium-ion batteries by doping them with abundant elements like aluminum and silicon. Charge-recharge cycling...

Fusion Breakthrough: Compact New Device Reaches Temperatures of 37 Million Degrees

Zap Energy — Fri, 03 May 2024 06:13:34 +0000

A new study documents record-breaking electron temperatures in a compact, sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion device. In the nine decades since humans first produced fusion reactions, only...

Scientists Uncover Surprising Efficiency of “Messy” Supercapacitors

University of Cambridge — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 05:40:50 +0000

The energy density of supercapacitors, devices similar to batteries that can recharge rapidly in just seconds or minutes, can be improved by increasing the ‘messiness’...

Scientists Develop Battery Capable of Rapid Charging in Just a Few Seconds

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:35:41 +0000

Sodium (Na), being more than 500 times as abundant as lithium (Li), has recently attracted considerable interest for its potential use in sodium-ion battery technologies....

Cambridge Scientists Discover Simple “Twist” That Supercharges Clean Fuel Generation

University of Cambridge — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:55:28 +0000

Scientists have discovered a method to super-charge the ‘engine’ of sustainable fuel generation – by giving the materials a little twist. The researchers, led by...

Revolutionizing Renewable Energy: Innovative Salt Battery Efficiently Harvests Osmotic Power

American Chemical Society — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:26 +0000

A new semipermeable membrane doubles the osmotic energy output in estuaries, showing potential for sustainable power generation. Estuaries — where freshwater rivers meet the salty...

Science Made Simple: How Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Work?

Scott Minos, U.S. Department of Energy — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:14:03 +0000

Lithium-ion batteries power the lives of millions of people each day. From laptops and cell phones to hybrids and electric cars, this technology is growing...

New Material Supercharges Electrostatic Energy Storage – 19x Energy Density

Shawn Ballard, Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:00:14 +0000

Scientists have developed a new method to control the relaxation time of ferroelectric capacitors using 2D materials, significantly enhancing their energy storage capabilities. This innovation...

AI Transforms Oil Field Operations With Predictive Analytics

Zach Winn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:13:12 +0000

Amplified Industries, founded by Sebastien Mannai, helps oil field operators eliminate spills and stop methane leaks. There is a staggeringly long list of things that...

Quantum Leap in Window Technology Delivers Dramatic Energy Savings

Karla Cruise, University of Notre Dame — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:01:18 +0000

A new window coating reduces indoor temperatures and energy costs by selectively blocking heat-producing light, effective at any sunlight angle. Windows welcome light into interior...

From Lab Curiosity to Industrial Reality: The New Dawn of Transition Metal Telluride Nanosheets

Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:19:12 +0000

Nanosheets made from transition metal tellurides have demonstrated significant potential for basic research and applications in various fields, yet until recently, their large-scale production has...

Researchers Develop Simple Way To Harvest More “Blue Energy” From Waves

American Chemical Society — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:47:44 +0000

As any surfer will tell you, waves pack a powerful punch. We’re now making strides toward harnessing the ocean’s relentless movements for energy, thanks to...

Science Simplified: What Is Hydrogen Energy?

Argonne National Laboratory — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 09:47:19 +0000

What Is Hydrogen Energy? As the effects of climate change take hold, our planet faces record heat waves, unprecedented storms, historic droughts, and wildfires. Scientists...

Next-Gen Solar Power: Perovskite Cells Achieve Near 25% Efficiency

University of Colorado at Boulder — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:22:22 +0000

The solar energy world is ready for a revolution. Scientists are racing to develop a new type of solar cell using materials that can convert...