Scientists turn ordinary water into a powerful energy storage material
Water is one of the most common substances on Earth, but scientists have now discovered that it may have a surprising new use: storing...
New pilot plant can transform hard-to-recycle plastic waste into useful oil
A team of researchers at the University of Amsterdam has developed a new way to recycle mixed plastic waste that could help reduce the...
Scientists create super-stretchy hydrogel that keeps working at -20°c
Researchers have developed a new hydrogel material that can stretch up to nine times its original length and continue working even in freezing temperatures.
The...
Scientists discover simple way to make batteries and fuel cells more efficient
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new way to improve the performance of batteries and hydrogen fuel cells without redesigning the catalysts that...
AI creates complete battery recipes that match top lithium battery performance
Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system that can create complete battery electrolyte recipes, a breakthrough that could speed up the development of better...
Scientists develop cleaner, cheaper way to get lithium from hard rock
Lithium is one of the world's most important minerals because it is used in rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles, smartphones, laptops, and energy...
New solar desalination system could produce drinking water without harmful waste
Access to clean drinking water remains a major global challenge.
According to the United Nations, about 2.2 billion people do not have safely managed drinking...
Scientists create “everlasting” copper ink that resists rust and corrosion
Copper is one of the most important materials in modern technology, but it has a well-known weakness: over time, it reacts with air and...
Sodium-ion batteries may challenge Tesla’s technology at a lower cost
A new study suggests that sodium-ion batteries, a newer type of rechargeable battery, could one day become a cheaper alternative to the lithium-ion batteries...
Scientists unlock powerful new way to modify boron molecules for medicine
Scientists have developed a new way to precisely modify unusual boron-rich molecules called carboranes, a breakthrough that could help improve cancer treatments, chemical sensors,...