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Scientists find new way to build Zinc-anode batteries

The lithium-ion battery in your smartphone or electric vehicle has a lot going for it. It’s lightweight, it holds its charge, and it’s not exorbitantly...

Scientists find new fast way to charge lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles

Exposing cathodes to light decreases charge time by a factor of two in lithium-ion batteries. Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have reported a new mechanism...

Electric vehicle owners could soon recharge their cars in 10 minutes

Electric vehicle owners may soon be able to pull into a fueling station, plug their car in, go to the restroom, get a cup...

Where to install renewable energy in US to achieve greatest benefits

A new Harvard study shows that to achieve the biggest improvements in public health and the greatest benefits from renewable energy, wind turbines should...

Carbon capture could cause more harm than good, says study

One proposed method for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere – and reducing the risk of climate change – is to capture...

Solar technology may help kill cancer cells

In a new study, researchers found a new way to detect and attack cancer cells using technology traditionally reserved for solar power. The finding showcases...

Scientists create new catalyst that can turn carbon dioxide into fuels

Imagine grabbing carbon dioxide from car exhaust pipes and other sources and turning this main greenhouse gas into fuels like natural gas or propane: A...

Scientists achieve 30% power conversion efficiency for solar cells

In a recent study published in Nature Energy, Professor Michael McGehee and his team demonstrate how to dramatically improve the stability of tin-containing perovskite...

Scientists pinpoint cause of harmful dendrites and whiskers in lithium batteries

Scientists have uncovered a root cause of the growth of needle-like structures--known as dendrites and whiskers--that plague lithium batteries, sometimes causing a short circuit,...

Scientists find a cheaper way to produce hydrogen

Replacing today's expensive catalysts could bring down the cost of producing the gas for fuel, fertilizer and clean energy storage. Researchers at the Department of...