A cool alternative to air conditioning
A low-cost passive cooling technology made from a polymer film could be used to passively cool buildings in metropolitan areas, avoiding the need for electricity.
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Flood waters can cause electric vehicles to catch on fire—and some did after Ian. Why experts aren't alarmed
A small number of electric vehicles in Florida burst into flame during flooding caused by Hurricane Ian, and the fires are raising awareness about a previously little-known safety issue for the millions of Americans who have ...
Oct 27, 2022
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Perovskite solar cells hit new world efficiency record
They're flexible, cheap to produce and simple to make - which is why perovskites are the hottest new material in solar cell design. And now, engineers at Australia's University of New South Wales in Sydney have smashed the ...
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Two's a crowd: Nuclear and renewables don't mix
If countries want to lower emissions as substantially, rapidly and cost-effectively as possible, they should prioritize support for renewables, rather than nuclear power.
Oct 5, 2020
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New research says sodium-ion batteries are a valid alternative to lithium-ion batteries
Lithium (Li)-ion batteries (LIBs) are the electrochemical energy storage systems of choice for a wide variety of applications, however other types of emerging battery technologies are currently on the path to share their ...
Sep 22, 2020
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Scientists discover potential sustainable energy technology for the household refrigerator
While many advancements have been in improving its efficiency, the refrigerator still consumes considerable amounts of energy each year.
Mar 28, 2019
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Revolutionizing lithium production on a string
A vital component of the batteries at the heart of electric vehicles and grid energy storage, lithium is key to a clean energy future. But producing the silvery-white metal comes with significant environmental costs. Among ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Communication-less scheme streamlines microgrid setup, simplifies recovery
During a power outage or after a disaster, it is hard to beat the simplicity of a diesel generator. Just supply fuel and start it up—so easy, anyone could do it. Renewable microgrids, on the other hand, are not so simple, ...
Sep 30, 2022
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Researchers engineer biofilm capable of producing long-term, continuous electricity from your sweat
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced that they have figured out how to engineer a biofilm that harvests the energy in evaporation and converts it to electricity. This biofilm, which was ...
Aug 2, 2022
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Scientists invent energy-saving glass that 'self-adapts' to heating and cooling demand
An international research team led by scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a material that—when coated on a glass window panel—can effectively self-adapt to heat or cool ...
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