New design could make electric vehicle batteries safer and more efficient
Researchers at McGill University have made an important breakthrough that could lead to better and safer batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).
These improved batteries, known...
Turning plant waste into jet fuel: A breakthrough for sustainable aviation
Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new method to produce sustainable jet fuel from plant waste, specifically lignin—a tough, woody component...
New low-cost battery material could revolutionize electric vehicles and energy storage
A team of researchers led by Georgia Tech’s Hailong Chen has developed a groundbreaking new material for lithium-ion batteries that could drastically reduce costs...
Scientists develop new crystal design to boost hydrogen storage for fuel-cell vehicles
Hydrogen is often hailed as the fuel of the future because it produces zero emissions and can store more energy per unit of weight...
Scientists develop new material to turn waste heat into green energy
Scientists at Penn State have made a significant breakthrough in the field of thermoelectric generators, which can turn waste heat into clean energy.
This new...
Scientists unlock the secret to longer-lasting EV batteries
Ever noticed how your old cellphone doesn't hold a charge as well as it used to?
This happens because batteries lose capacity over time, a...
Scientists develop new aquifer storage technique for reliable water supply amid climate change
As climate change continues to cause extreme floods and droughts around the world, finding reliable ways to store and supply water has become more...
How self-healing materials could power longer-lasting batteries
One of the biggest challenges in the fight against climate change is figuring out how to store energy from renewable sources like wind and...
Scientists discover manganese could boost lithium-ion batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are becoming more common in everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
However, the materials typically used...
Innovative cooling coating could revolutionize energy savings in buildings
Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a groundbreaking, environmentally friendly cooling coating that could dramatically reduce energy use in buildings.
This new...