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Electron Transfer Discovery is a Step Toward Efficient Storage of Renewable Energy

The liquid electrolytes in flow batteries provide a bridge to help carry electrons into electrodes, and that changes how chemical engineers think about efficiency.

22 Jan 2021

New Anode-Free Battery Exhibits High Efficiency, Energy Density, Stability

Renewable sources of energy, like solar and wind power, could promote a decrease in the world’s dependence on fossil fuels.

21 Jan 2021

Research Settles a Long Controversy on Energy Gap of Van der Waals Material

Previously controversial values of the energy gap of a van der Waals material -- chromium tribromide -- were reported based on various optical measurements.

20 Jan 2021

New Thermally Modulated Battery for Mass-Market Electric Vehicles

According to Penn State engineers, range anxiety, or the anxiety of running out of power before an electric vehicle can be recharged, might be completely overcome with novel lithium iron phosphate batteries that have a range of 250 miles with the potential to charge in 10 minutes.

19 Jan 2021

Researchers Propose a Way to Efficiently Produce Hydrogen Fuel Using Nickel

To resolve the energy crisis and environmental issues, research to move away from fossil fuels and convert to eco-friendly and sustainable hydrogen energy is well underway around the world. Recently, a team of researchers at POSTECH has proposed a way to efficiently produce hydrogen fuel via water-electrolysis using inexpensive and readily available nickel as an electrocatalyst, greenlighting the era of hydrogen economy.

13 Jan 2021

Researchers Develop High-Performance Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Sodium-ion batteries are regarded as a possible substitute for lithium batteries. However, the anodes, or the positively charged electrodes, that function well for lithium-ion batteries do not exhibit the same performance level for sodium-ion batteries.

13 Jan 2021

New Dendrite-Free Aqueous Battery Works on Seawater as the Electrolyte

Lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role in modern life, right from powering cell phones and laptops to the new holiday toys. However, there is a safety threat—the batteries can catch fire.

12 Jan 2021

New Electrochemical Method to Develop Higher Efficiency Organic Solar Cells

A possible solution in the quest for an energy source that does not affect the planet is sunlight.

6 Jan 2021

Researchers Determine New Ways to Extract Lithium Ions

Lithium, an energy-critical element, is regarded as a geopolitically substantial resource. But lithium supply might not be sufficient to fulfill the constantly rising demand. Consequently, researchers are seeking new methods to extract lithium ions.

4 Jan 2021

New Semi-Artificial Electrode for Energy Conversion in Biosolar Cells

A research team from the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), together with colleagues from Lisbon, has produced a semi-artificial electrode that could convert light energy into other forms of energy in biosolar cells.

22 Dec 2020

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Energy News

Electron Transfer Discovery is a Step Toward Efficient Storage of Renewable Energy

New Anode-Free Battery Exhibits High Efficiency, Energy Density, Stability

Research Settles a Long Controversy on Energy Gap of Van der Waals Material

New Thermally Modulated Battery for Mass-Market Electric Vehicles

Researchers Propose a Way to Efficiently Produce Hydrogen Fuel Using Nickel

Researchers Develop High-Performance Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries

New Dendrite-Free Aqueous Battery Works on Seawater as the Electrolyte

New Electrochemical Method to Develop Higher Efficiency Organic Solar Cells

Researchers Determine New Ways to Extract Lithium Ions

New Semi-Artificial Electrode for Energy Conversion in Biosolar Cells

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

3Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

4New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

5Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

6Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

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