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Soft material that selectively transports lithium ions could improve solid-state batteries
Rice University researchers in the departments of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Science and Nanoengineering and at the Rice Advanced Materials Institute have developed a relatively soft, flexible ...
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Lithium-ion 'traffic jams' ease with additive that helps unlock energy in thicker battery electrodes
To develop batteries that last longer on a single charge, more energy must be stored without increasing their size or weight. A research team led by Dr. San Moon and Dr. Jungdon Suk at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical ...
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Prussian blue improves perovskite solar performance from small cells to larger modules
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are a promising next-generation photovoltaic technology that can achieve high power conversion efficiencies. However, their performance and long-term stability are limited by problems that arise ...
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Mile by mile: Recycled rubber asphalt road research makes Michigan more resilient
When Zhanping You first came to Michigan Technological University as an assistant professor in 2005, using recycled rubber materials to improve roadways was considered something of a failed experiment.
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Britain's recycling system is writing off electronics that could be repaired
Britain's approach to electronic waste is prioritizing disposal over repair, allowing valuable devices and materials to slip through the cracks, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
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Energy & Green Tech
Students develop electric car that captures particulate matter while driving
VENTRA is a new sustainable concept car developed by the student team TU/ecomotive. The electric vehicle captures particulate matter generated by tires and brakes while driving, encourages a more sustainable driving style ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
A wallpaper that generates power from moisture in the air
More than 6 million U.S. homes have solar panels on their roofs—but what if you could generate power inside your house, too? Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a new type of wallpaper that turns moisture ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
A green future powered by blue pigments: Catalyst improves fuel cell power without relying on costly platinum
What if the blue pigment in your ink or dye could help power the future of clean energy? A recent study suggests it could. A research team led by professor Hiroshi Yabu at Tohoku University's Advanced Institute for Materials ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Engineering
Fish gill-inspired aerogel tackles long-standing issue in solar desalination
As freshwater scarcity becomes more prevalent, solar evaporation is drawing attention as a promising solution. This process uses sunlight to heat the surface of salty or contaminated water, turning it into vapor that can ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Engineering
Strategically placed sensors reveal shifting hot-cold boundary inside industrial heat storage tanks
Industrial processes generate large amounts of heat that often cannot be used immediately. One reason is that the supply of heat and demand for it often occur at different times. Thermal energy storage systems can bridge ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
German nuclear project's timeline clarified by study of preserved uranium samples
The Manhattan Project was not just a quest to build a nuclear bomb; it was a quest to build one before Nazi Germany completed its own. One route to a bomb is to build a nuclear reactor to produce fissile material. But it ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Oil and gas industry expected surplus—but war brought shortage instead
In 2023, the International Energy Agency predicted that by 2028 the world's oil companies would produce more oil than people wanted to buy. Prices responded to that and similar projections of slowing oil demand, dropping ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Gravity as guardian: The power of passive safety in advanced nuclear reactors
When a nuclear power plant shuts down, the heat from the reactor doesn't disappear right away. Even after the chain reaction stops, the fuel continues to give off what scientists call decay heat. In the event of an unplanned ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Research provides evidence-based practical tools to reduce ultra-low temperature freezer energy costs
A cross-functional team comprised of researchers, supply chain management, and facilities leadership, at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has developed and tested a practical approach to help research institutions ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Engineering
Pressurized wind tunnel experiments could help wind farms generate more power
The world needs more wind energy. But anyone designing new wind turbines or trying to squeeze more power out of existing ones faces a stiff challenge when testing new approaches. That's because the atmosphere is a tough place ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
AI data centers could meet grid limits with 35 hours of reduced demand, model suggests
It was a bizarre situation: The U.S. company xAI operated gas turbines mounted on large trucks in Southaven, Mississippi, to supply electricity to a data center just across the state line in Memphis, Tennessee.
Sep 28, 2026
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Magnetic field measurements reveal internal current distribution in fuel cells
Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells are promising clean power-generation technologies that do not emit carbon dioxide during operation. However, issues such as flooding (i.e., the accumulation of water generated during operation) ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Engineering
How floating power plants could offer coastal communities a reliable energy source
Renewables are reshaping the global energy sector. Around the globe, we are installing solar panels and wind turbines with unprecedented speed to curb climate change.
Sep 28, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Africa's mineral strength is wasted if countries don't work together
Green technologies are mineral-intensive: Electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, wind turbines and grids need cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese, graphite and rare earths. The International Energy Agency estimates that ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Engineering
Metabolic architecture: Living systems design could out-perform conventional HVAC
A new study led by researchers at the Yale Center for Ecosystems and Architecture (Yale CEA), together with NYU, Purdue, YSE, Buro Happold and others, shows how plant-based biofilters could help reduce indoor CO2 to levels ...
Sep 27, 2026
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Engineering
Smoother perovskite films lift three-layer solar cell efficiency to 30.1%
Solar cells, devices that convert energy from sunlight into electricity, are being deployed in increasing numbers in many countries. While most cells on the market today are based on silicon, recent studies have highlighted ...
Engineering
The architect as gatherer—how salvaged materials could guide building designs
In a traditional architectural project, the process often begins with an idea or a sketch. Material choices come later, when it is time to decide on a facade, floors or windows. But if buildings are to make greater use of ...
Sep 25, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Data centers' neighbors weigh in on how to manage them
The people of northern Virginia have been living with data centers for many years. The area is home to the world's largest concentration of data centers. In a survey we conducted, we found that northern Virginians support ...
Sep 25, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Unlocking sulfur's third electron boosts lithium-sulfur battery voltage and capacity
While lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) remain the most widely used rechargeable batteries worldwide, energy engineers have been testing various alternatives with different underlying chemistries. These include lithium-sulfur ...
Energy & Green Tech
Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging
Chinese electric vehicles' ultrafast charging is only getting faster.
Sep 24, 2026
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