New protective layer could make zinc batteries last hundreds of times longer
As the world shifts toward renewable energy, finding ways to store large amounts of electricity efficiently has become a major focus.
Lithium-ion batteries, while popular,...
Eco-friendly cooling method turns hydrogen into fuel with less energy
If we’re going to use hydrogen as a fuel for cars, planes, or storing renewable energy, the most efficient form is liquid hydrogen.
However, liquefying...
New carbon capture technology could make CO2 capture easier and cheaper
Carbon capture technology aims to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere from industrial plants.
These plants release "flue gases," which...
How wasted heat from our bodies could generate green energy
If you've ever seen yourself through a thermal imaging camera, you'll know that your body produces lots of heat. This is in fact a...
New battery tech could power your home with wind and solar, even on cloudy...
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are working to create a better battery for storing renewable energy, like wind and solar power.
Since these...
Another way to extract energy from black holes?
The gravitational field of a rotating black hole is powerful and strange.
It is so powerful that it warps space and time back upon itself,...
Engineered bacteria may make rare earth mining cleaner and cheaper
Rare earth elements (REEs) are essential for modern technology, from smartphones to renewable energy equipment. Yet separating these metals from one another is a...
New perovskite solar cell captures more sunlight with near-infrared technology
A team of researchers in South Korea has made an exciting breakthrough in solar cell technology, developing a new type of perovskite solar cell...
Scientists use magnetic fields to uncover secrets of battery aging
A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has developed a new way to study how batteries age over...
Scientists find ways to slash energy loss in organic solar cells, boosting power output
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a way to improve organic solar cells by addressing a critical issue: energy loss at the...