Scientists discover manganese could boost lithium-ion batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are becoming more common in everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
However, the materials typically used...
Innovative cooling coating could revolutionize energy savings in buildings
Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a groundbreaking, environmentally friendly cooling coating that could dramatically reduce energy use in buildings.
This new...
Scientists find new way to ultrafast-charge lithium-ion batteries
Scientists Unveil New Strategy for Ultrafast-Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to significantly speed up the charging process of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs),...
Scientists develop transparent solar cells to power devices through glass
Imagine charging your smartphone directly from its screen or powering buildings and cars through their windows.
This is now possible thanks to new transparent solar...
Scientists develop low-cost zinc-ion batteries for sustainable energy storage
With the growing demand for energy storage, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are facing challenges such as resource shortages, high costs, and environmental concerns.
To find a...
Scientists unlock new technique to boost performance of alternative batteries
As the world’s demand for energy storage grows, the supply of lithium—a key component in most batteries—is becoming limited and more expensive.
This has led...
Tiny robots morph and move with a spark of electricity
Researchers at Cornell University have created incredibly small robots, less than 1 millimeter in size, that can change their shape and crawl when given...
Scientists develop porous zinc anodes to boost zinc-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage
As the world’s demand for energy storage grows, the limitations of current lithium-ion batteries, such as safety concerns, high costs, and resource shortages, have...
New lithium-sulfur batteries stay safe and last longer, even when cut or folded
Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in devices like phones, e-bikes, and handheld vacuums.
However, these batteries have some downsides: they can wear out quickly and...
Scientists develop solar-powered device to turn seawater into fresh drinking water
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created an energy-efficient device that uses solar power to convert seawater into fresh drinking water.
This new technology...