This two-sided solar cell could collect scattered light to gather more energy
To increase the performance of solar panels, scientists have created a bifacial, or two-sided, tandem solar cell, built by bringing together the best of...
‘Swiss Army knife’ catalyst can make natural gas burn cleaner
Natural gas is the cleanest traditional fossil fuel source because it produces relatively low amounts of pollutants like carbon dioxide – a potent greenhouse...
Scientists find innovative way to create rechargeable zinc-air battery
High-performance, eco-friendly, safe and at the same time cost-effective: the zinc-air battery is an attractive energy storage technology of the future.
Until now, the conventional...
Scientists take key step toward cleaner, more sustainable production of hydrogen
Efficiently mass-producing hydrogen from water is closer to becoming a reality thanks to Oregon State University College of Engineering researchers and collaborators at Cornell...
Scientists develop a cheaper method to create biofuels from plants
Scientists have figured out a cheaper, more efficient way to conduct a chemical reaction at the heart of many biological processes, which may lead...
Why we need green hydrogen?
Green hydrogen has been in the news often lately.
President-elect Biden has promised to use renewable energy to produce green hydrogen that costs less than...
Diamonds may power electronic devices and even electric cars one day
When it comes to the semiconductor industry, silicon has reigned as king in the electronics field, but it is coming to the end of...
Scientists create wrinkly, stretchy energy devices with 4D printing
Researchers have created stretchable supercapacitors using a specialized printing technology, innovative materials, and the centuries-old art of origami.
Developing these kinds of malleable energy devices...
Scientists find faster, greener way to produce carbon spheres
A fast, green and one-step method for producing porous carbon spheres, which are a vital component for carbon capture technology and for new ways...
This is how Earth could be entirely powered by sustainable energy
Can you imagine a world powered by 100% renewable electricity and fuels?
It may seem fantasy, but a collaborative team of scientists has just shown...