Next-generation batteries take major step toward commercial use
Lithium-sulfur batteries have been hailed as the next big step in battery technology, promising significantly longer use for everything from smartphones to electric vehicles...
Scientists make key progress in producing important biofuel—biobutanol
An international research collaboration has taken an important step toward the commercially viable manufacture of biobutanol, an alcohol whose strong potential as a fuel...
New material could turn heat energy into electricity to power small electronics
Researchers have found a way to convert heat energy into electricity with a nontoxic material.
The material is mostly iron which is extremely cheap given...
Scientists find new way to create high-energy lithium-ion batteries
In recent years, lithium-ion batteries have become better at supplying energy to Soldiers in the field, but the current generation of batteries never reaches...
New system could reduce the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has become a focus of certain ethical concerns, but it also has some major sustainability issues.
Last June, researchers at the University of...
Microwaves power new technology for batteries, energy
New battery technology involving microwaves may provide an avenue for renewable energy conversion and storage.
Purdue University researchers created a technique to turn waste polyethylene...
Electronic skin fully powered by sweat can monitor health
One of the ways we experience the world around us is through our skin.
From sensing temperature and pressure to pleasure or pain, the many...
Carbon dioxide sensor can lower energy use, reduce utility costs
Purdue researchers developed a sensor to help control and cut down on energy consumption through heating and ventilation systems, particularly those used in large...
High-performance electrolyte solves battery puzzle
Lithium ion batteries have already become an integral part of our everyday life.
However, our energy-hungry society demands longer life, faster charging, and lighter batteries...
Fractals could be pleasing in solar panels, says study
Stress reduction and improved solar electricity could someday come together in an unexpected package.
A University of Oregon study suggests that a new design of...