Scientists discover tin layer prevents short-circuiting in lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are widely used because they charge quickly, have high energy density, and can be recharged many times.
However, they have a major drawback:...
Scientists develop new method to improve all-solid-state lithium batteries
Researchers at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with international collaborators, have made a...
Scientists develop battery-free technology to power devices using ambient radio waves
A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed an innovative energy-harvesting module that can convert ambient radiofrequency (RF) signals,...
Scientists develop 3D-printed solar steam generators for efficient water desalination
To tackle the global challenge of freshwater scarcity, researchers in Singapore have developed a new type of solar steam generator (SSG) that uses the...
Cooling the future: New system to save energy in data centers
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a major part of our daily lives.
But as AI grows, so does the need for data centers to power...
New device could make AI 1,000 times more energy efficient
Engineering researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed a groundbreaking hardware device that could drastically reduce the energy consumption of artificial...
Scientists turn soda cans and seawater into clean fuel
MIT engineers have found an exciting new way to produce clean energy using old soda cans, seawater, and a bit of caffeine.
This innovative method...
Scientists harness salt to store clean energy
Heat is essential for everyday tasks, from staying warm in winter to doing laundry.
However, as we face climate change, the rising energy consumption of...
Scientists develop device to harvest water from thin air
Imagine getting clean drinking water straight from the air, even in the driest places on Earth.
This dream is becoming a reality thanks to a...
Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark a renewable energy revolution
The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia's energy grids is a major issue in science and politics.
Solar and wind are clearly now the...