Scientists find way to turn used face masks into energy
Scientists have developed a new technology for producing cost-effective batteries from medical waste.
The authors of the research claim that their technology could turn waste...
How to get hydrogen out of banana peels
As the world's energy demands increase, so does our consumption of fossil fuels.
The result is a massive rise in greenhouse gases emissions with severely...
Recycled Kevlar battery could boost electric car range by 5 times
A network of aramid nanofibers, recycled from Kevlar, can enable lithium-sulfur batteries to overcome their Achilles heel of cycle life—the number of times they...
Scientists find way to boost perovskite solar cells with quantum dots
Perovskites are hybrid compounds made from metal halides and organic constituents.
They show great potential in a range of applications, e.g. LED lights, lasers, and...
This lithium-sulfur battery could quintuple electric vehicle ranges
A new biologically inspired battery membrane has enabled a battery with five times the capacity of the industry-standard lithium-ion design to run for the...
Scientists develop stable sodium battery technology
Replacing lithium and cobalt in lithium-ion batteries would result in a more environmentally and socially conscious technology, scientists say.
Toward that end, University of Texas...
How COVID shutdowns and restrictions affected countries’ electricity use
A recent study from Oregon State University found that countries with stricter COVID-19 lockdowns and larger decreases in local travel early in the pandemic...
Scientists revitalize batteries by bringing dead lithium back to life
Researchers may have found a way to revitalize rechargeable lithium batteries, potentially boosting the range of electric vehicles and battery life in next-gen electronic...
New smart-roof coating could save energy year-round
Scientists have developed an all-season smart-roof coating that keeps homes warm during the winter and cool during the summer – without consuming natural gas...
This coating could make solar panels snow-resistant
To improve the productivity of solar panels in cold climates, a University of Michigan-led team has demonstrated an inexpensive, clear coating that reduced snow...