Scientists develop advanced graphene membranes for efficient carbon capture
Scientists at EPFL have made a significant breakthrough in carbon capture technology by developing advanced atom-thin graphene membranes.
These new membranes, enhanced with pyridinic nitrogen...
Scientists enhance old lithium batteries for better performance
A team of researchers led by Prof. Zhang Yunxia from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has...
Scientists develop new technique to boost solar cell efficiency
Organic solar cells (OSCs) are crucial in our efforts to move away from fossil fuels.
Over the years, advancements in technology have made these solar...
Scientists boost sodium-ion battery capacity with new technique
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique to increase the capacity of sodium-ion batteries, offering a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
This research, published in Applied...
Scientists develop new class of materials called ‘glassy gels’
A new class of materials called “glassy gels” are very hard and difficult to break despite containing more than 50% liquid.
Coupled with the fact...
Scientists achieve 20% efficiency in organic solar cells with innovative molecular design
Scientists at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have made a breakthrough in organic solar cell (OSC) technology, achieving an impressive 20% efficiency in converting...
Scientists discover new way to boost sodium-ion battery power
Researchers have come up with an exciting new way to increase the capacity of sodium-ion batteries, which could make energy storage cheaper and safer.
This...
Scientists develop soft robotic hand using graphene and liquid crystals
Researchers from Eindhoven University have created a new type of soft robotic hand made from liquid crystals and graphene.
This innovative design could be a...
Scientists develop new technique to boost performance of 2D electronic devices
A research team has made significant progress in the field of two-dimensional (2D) electrical devices by developing an innovative technique that improves the contact...
Scientists invent 100% biodegradable ‘barley plastic’
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have created a new type of biodegradable plastic made from barley starch and sugarbeet waste.
This eco-friendly material, which...