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Scientists find new way to create high-energy lithium-ion batteries

In recent years, lithium-ion batteries have become better at supplying energy to Soldiers in the field, but the current generation of batteries never reaches...

New system could reduce the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence has become a focus of certain ethical concerns, but it also has some major sustainability issues. Last June, researchers at the University of...

Microwaves power new technology for batteries, energy

New battery technology involving microwaves may provide an avenue for renewable energy conversion and storage. Purdue University researchers created a technique to turn waste polyethylene...

Electronic skin fully powered by sweat can monitor health

One of the ways we experience the world around us is through our skin. From sensing temperature and pressure to pleasure or pain, the many...

Carbon dioxide sensor can lower energy use, reduce utility costs

Purdue researchers developed a sensor to help control and cut down on energy consumption through heating and ventilation systems, particularly those used in large...

High-performance electrolyte solves battery puzzle

Lithium ion batteries have already become an integral part of our everyday life. However, our energy-hungry society demands longer life, faster charging, and lighter batteries...

Fractals could be pleasing in solar panels, says study

Stress reduction and improved solar electricity could someday come together in an unexpected package. A University of Oregon study suggests that a new design of...

Gas storage method could help next-generation clean energy vehicles

A research team led by Northwestern University has designed and synthesized new materials with ultrahigh porosity and surface area for the storage of hydrogen...

Scientists develop high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries

Scientists have developed Fe1-xS-decorated mesoporous carbon spheres as the nanoreactor, which can be applied as lithium-sulfur battery cathode. The nanoreactor showed excellent polysulfide catalytic activity...

New scavenger technology allows robots to ‘eat’ metal for energy

When electronics need their own power sources, there are two basic options: batteries and harvesters. Batteries store energy internally, but are therefore heavy and have...