Vanadium: A game-changer for electric cars and clean energy
As electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems become more popular, the need for powerful, affordable, and long-lasting lithium-ion batteries is growing.
While common battery...
New technology could warn EV drivers of battery failures before it’s too late
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are powerful but can sometimes fail quickly and even catch fire without much warning, putting passengers at risk.
To improve EV...
Scientists find new way to make cheap, green biodiesel from waste oil
A team of chemists at UC Santa Cruz has developed a breakthrough way to produce biodiesel from waste oils, making the process simpler and...
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...