Scientists create new alloy that boosts fuel cell performance beyond 2025 targets
Researchers from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology have developed a groundbreaking fuel cell catalyst made from a new alloy of platinum...
Scientists unveil eco-friendly copper iodide LEDs for healthier lighting
Healthy lighting is becoming increasingly important as we learn more about the impact of light on our well-being.
Traditional lighting technologies, like the ones used...
Scientists develop new gel to boost lithium-ion battery safety and lifespan
Chemists at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have created a new type of gel that could significantly improve the safety and performance of lithium-ion...
Five lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can't be opened.
And when the...
How new solid-state electrolytes could revolutionize electric vehicles
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are making exciting strides toward the future of electric vehicle batteries.
By creating a...
Scientists unveil revolutionary method to recycle lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere—in our phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and even our children’s toys.
These batteries have become an essential part of our daily lives...
Batteries are a growing source of ‘forever chemical’ pollution, warns study
Researchers have discovered that the manufacturing and disposal of lithium ion batteries is a large and growing source of environmental contamination from a sub-class...
Smart windows: A new way to cool buildings efficiently
Scientists at Rice University have developed a new material that could revolutionize how we cool our indoor spaces.
This innovative material, known as a thermochromic...
New graphene technology could make batteries safer and more powerful
Researchers from Swansea University, in partnership with Wuhan University of Technology and Shenzhen University, have developed an exciting new technique for creating large-scale graphene...
Scientists discover surprising way to boost battery life with faster first charge
The very first charge of a lithium-ion battery is more important than most people realize.
This initial charge determines how well the battery will perform...