Harvesting water from air with solar power
Atmospheric water harvester provides water to arid communities using hygroscopic gel and salts.
Dec 5th, 2023
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Myth of room temperature superconductivity in Lk-99 is shattered
Scientists have observed that LK-99 originates from the first-order structural transition of the impurity phase of cuprous sulfide, providing solid evidence that LK99 is non-superconducting and thus disproving such superconductivity claims.
Nov 29th, 2023
Read moreNew strategy could revolutionize the design and development of proton conductors
Donor doping into a mother material with disordered intrinsic oxygen vacancies, instead of the widely used strategy of acceptor doping into a material without oxygen vacancies, can greatly enhance the conductivity and stability of perovskite-type proton conductors at intermediate and low temperatures.
Nov 21st, 2023
Read moreHydrogen near tipping point to accelerate decarbonization
Hydrogen is poised to accelerate the global energy transition as the industry exhibits steep learning curves and finds ways to produce the gas more efficiently and at lower cost.
Nov 15th, 2023
Read moreImproving water-based flow batteries
Non-toxic and scalable water-based flow batteries would be a good solution for storing renewable energy in urban areas - if it weren't for their very low energy density. Researchers want to remedy the situation with clever materials design.
Nov 14th, 2023
Read moreSolar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel at the same time
A floating, solar-powered device that can turn contaminated water or seawater into clean hydrogen fuel and purified water, anywhere in the world.
Nov 13th, 2023
Read moreThe secret to longer lasting batteries might be in how soap works
When it comes to making batteries that last longer, a team of researchers believes the key might be in how things get clean - specifically how soap works in this process.
Nov 9th, 2023
Read moreWhat is the battery of the future made of?
Scientists are researching innovative materials for the batteries of tomorrow. Whether it's fast-charging electric cars or low-cost stationary storage, there's a promising material or a novel manufacturing process for every application.
Nov 7th, 2023
Read moreBridging the best of both electrolyte worlds for a better lithium-ion battery
Researchers apply a ceramic conductor to a polymer electrolyte to increase conductivity.
Nov 3rd, 2023
Read moreNew designs for solid-state electrolytes may soon revolutionize the battery industry
New findings will enable the creation of batteries based on a novel chloride-based solid electrolyte that exhibits exceptional ionic conductivity.
Nov 3rd, 2023
Read moreSelf-powered microbial fuel cell biosensor for monitoring organic freshwater pollution
Researchers have developed a self-powered, inexpensive, and floating biosensor for monitoring water quality at the input of freshwater lakes and rivers.
Nov 2nd, 2023
Read moreEngineers develop an efficient process to make fuel from carbon dioxide
The approach directly converts the greenhouse gas into formate, a solid fuel that can be stored indefinitely and could be used to heat homes or power industries.
Oct 30th, 2023
Read moreAutomated system and machine learning accelerate discovery of efficient, non-toxic solar materials
Researchers develop a groundbreaking automated system paired with machine learning to expedite the identification of efficient and low-toxicity materials for next-generation solar cells. The innovation promises to revolutionize solar energy research.
Oct 30th, 2023
Read moreUnlocking sugar to generate biofuels and bioproducts
Engineered enzymes could generate biomass optimized for conversion into fuel and other useful products.
Oct 27th, 2023
Read more3D printed reactor core makes solar fuel production more efficient
Using a new 3D printing technique, researchers have developed special ceramic structures for a solar reactor. Initial experimental testing show that these structures can boost the production yield of solar fuels.
Oct 27th, 2023
Read moreA step on the way to solid-state batteries
No sintering required: low-temperature synthesis of lithium ceramic for batteries.
Oct 24th, 2023
Read moreCobalt-free battery for cleaner, greener power
A replacement for cobalt in batteries avoids its environmental and social impacts.
Oct 21st, 2023
Read morePowering clean energy with chicken feathers
Scientists have found a way to convert chicken feathers into a clean and sustainable material to build zero-waste fuel cells.
Oct 20th, 2023
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