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...
Gas leaks cost U.S. fire departments over half a billion dollars annually, study finds
A new study published in Energy Policy reveals that gas leaks cost U.S. fire departments over $564 million in 2018.
This research, led by PSE...
Scientists unveil first megawatt charger for electric trucks
The Technical University of Munich (TUM), along with industry and research partners, is making strides in developing battery-powered trucks for long-distance cargo transport.
A significant...
Scientists develop safe and long-lasting lithium metal battery for high temperatures
In recent years, batteries have become essential in our daily lives, powering everything from smartphones to electric cars.
However, most batteries today have some problems.
They...
New eco-friendly dry electrodes enhance lithium-ion battery performance
Researchers at UNIST have made a significant breakthrough in lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology by developing an eco-friendly dry electrode manufacturing process.
This new method does...
Nano-confinement: A new way to boost hydrogen production efficiency
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have made an exciting discovery that could improve hydrogen production through water splitting.
This new mechanism, published in...
New electrode improves safety and efficiency of zinc-bromine batteries
As the world shifts from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, the need for reliable energy storage systems (ESSs)...
Engineers create safer, high-performance batteries for future electronics
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new generation of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) for lithium-metal batteries (LMBs).
This...
Scientists develop new material to extend battery life in small electronics
Researchers have achieved significant milestones in creating a high-quality thin film conductor, paving the way for longer-lasting batteries in wearable electronics and other small...
Scientists turn solar waste into powerful batteries
Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed an innovative way to make...