A team of NUS researchers developed a compact and sensitive rectifier technology that uses nanoscale spin-rectifiers to convert ambient wireless radio frequency signals into DC voltage. The technology overcomes challenges in existing energy harvesting modules, enabling battery-free operation for small electronic devices.
SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 24, 2024
University of Texas at Dallas researchers develop AI model that can automatically reroute electricity in milliseconds to prevent power outages. The system uses machine learning to map complex relationships between entities in a power distribution network, enabling faster response times than human-controlled processes.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 24, 2024
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a novel technique to control Förster resonance energy transfer using optical tweezers. The method, which accelerates energy transfer by increasing laser intensity, offers a non-contact approach for microchemistry and quantum dot applications.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalAdvanced Optical Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 24, 2024
Researchers have made significant progress in understanding the one-neutron stripping process in lithium-6 and bismuth-209 reactions. The study reveals that this process yields results comparable to fusion reactions, especially at energy regions near nuclear barriers.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 18, 2024
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Researchers have developed a computer model that sheds light on extracting renewable energy from superhot, super deep rock. The model shows the formation of microscopic cracks creating a dense 'cloud of permeability' throughout the affected rock, which can lead to higher power delivery and efficiency.
SourceScience Communications·JournalGeothermal Energy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 13, 2024
A recent study reveals that layered materials composed of low-dimensional structures exhibit new properties when exposed to light. The researchers found that electrons can transfer between layers and convert energy into thermal energy, facilitating fast thermal conversion.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 6, 2024
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have developed a novel approach to directly observe electron transfer in solids using X-ray crystal structure analysis. This breakthrough could lead to advancements in energy storage, nanotechnology, and materials science research.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 4, 2024
The study found that an 80% concentration of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) and specific solvents leads to the highest pattern transfer efficiency. The conversion efficiency reaches impressive levels in the ultraviolet spectrum, paving the way for commercial viability of metasurfaces.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalMicrosystems & Nanoengineering·DateMay 9, 2024
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Researchers developed a new theory that bridges biological vessels and artificial materials, applicable to various functional materials. The Universal Murray's Law can optimize fluid transport in synthetic structures, boosting efficiency in energy storage, catalysis, and sensing.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 7, 2024
A team of researchers created a single negatively charged lead-vacancy center in diamond, which emits photons with specific frequencies not influenced by the crystal's vibrational energy. This characteristic makes the PbV center a promising building block for large-scale quantum networks.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 24, 2024
A new type of aqueous battery is developed with a specific capacity of over 840 Ah/L and an energy density of up to 1200 Wh/L. The battery uses a mixed halogen solution as the electrolyte, enabling a multi-electron transfer reaction that improves kinetic and reversibility.
SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalNature Energy·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateApr 23, 2024
Scientists developed a new technique using knot theory to find all possible routes from one orbit to another without guesswork or excessive computer power. This makes planning missions simpler and more efficient, like navigating a tube map.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalAstrodynamics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 17, 2024
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A new study reveals that Global North countries' outsourcing of energy-intensive industrial processes to the Global South leads to greater carbon emissions and environmental damage. The researchers urge both regions to work together to address this issue, promoting energy equity and sustainability.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalEnergy Economics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 15, 2024
The Digitally programmable Over-brain Therapeutic (DOT) device, the size of a pea, activates the motor cortex, allowing patients to move their hands. The technology offers greater patient autonomy and accessibility than current neurostimulation-based therapies.
SourceRice University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 12, 2024
Physicists calculated that neutron stars can heat up quickly due to energy transfer from dark matter particles, providing a potential way to detect dark matter. This process could reveal the nature of dark matter and its interactions with regular matter.
SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalJournal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics·TypeObservational study·DateApr 4, 2024
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A team led by Prof. Wolf Gero Schmidt used Hawk supercomputer to study how strategic impurities in solar cells can improve performance. They discovered that certain defects can improve exciton transfer, leading to more energy captured. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient and climate-friendly energy production.
SourceGauss Centre for Supercomputing·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 27, 2024
Physicists at Paderborn University have developed a new solar cell design using tetracene, which significantly increases efficiency. The introduction of defects in the organic layer accelerates exciton transfer to silicon, reducing energy losses and increasing overall yield of usable energy.
SourceUniversität Paderborn·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 20, 2024
Indiana University researchers have found that nicotinamide nucleotide adenylyl transferase 2 (NMNAT2) plays a critical role in protecting the brain from aging and neurodegenerative diseases. The enzyme provides energy to axons, enabling them to carry out nerve impulses and maintain healthy function.
SourceIndiana University·JournalMolecular Neurodegeneration·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 31, 2024
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Scientists at Linköping University have successfully developed molecular gears with controlled rotary motion, overcoming previous challenges of single bond rotation. This breakthrough paves the way for future applications in medical drug delivery and solar energy storage.
SourceLinköping University·JournalChemistry - A European Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 25, 2024
A novel transparent spectral converter, GdPO4-GC:Eu3+/Pr3+, absorbs UV photons and re-emits them as visible light, increasing photovoltaic devices' conversion efficiency. This technology shields PCs from UV damage and enhances their sensitivity to UV photons.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Photonics for Energy·DateJan 3, 2024
Researchers have introduced a new technique for detecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water samples using interrupted energy transfer. The detection limit is in the µg/l range, making it suitable for on-site testing in highly contaminated regions.
SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 27, 2023
Researchers at UEA have proposed a new method to investigate quantum-mechanical processes in molecules using quantum light. The study shows that phonon signatures can be detected in photon correlations, providing a toolbox for studying quantum sound interactions.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 24, 2023
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A new strategy optimizes optical and electrical characteristics of thin c-Si solar cells, improving conversion efficiency by 28% compared to industrial thick counterparts. The proposed design uses a layer transfer method and metal nanofilms for enhanced light absorption and surface passivation.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Photonics for Energy·DateSep 27, 2023
Researchers from Korea Maritime and Ocean University developed a new framework for solving the energy efficiency problem in IIoTs. The proposed SWIPT-NOMA-DAS system is five times more energy efficient than existing systems, with significant improvements in performance and battery life extension.
SourceNational Korea Maritime and Ocean University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 5, 2023
The study reveals a quantum switching mechanism of LHCII, which regulates energy transfer quantum channel in response to lateral pressure and conformational change. This mechanism enables high efficiency in photosynthesis and balanced photoprotection.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Plants·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 1, 2023
A team led by Dr. Zixiang Xiong at Texas A&M University aims to understand the fundamental limits of learned source coding, a machine learning-based data compression method. They hope to develop more powerful compression methods for efficient use of wireless communication and less energy consumption by mobile devices.
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A better way to wirelessly charge over long distances has been developed, utilizing the phenomenon of radiation suppression. The research shows high transfer efficiency, over 80 percent, can be achieved at distances approximately five times the size of the antenna.
SourceAalto University·JournalPhysical Review Applied·DateJul 21, 2023
A team led by SwRI and UTSA discovered Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities in Jupiter's magnetosphere, enabling the transfer of energy and mass from the solar wind. This process is crucial for understanding the interaction between the solar wind and planetary magnetic fields.
SourceSouthwest Research Institute·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeObservational study·DateJul 17, 2023
Researchers designed two new types of superconductivity by depositing chromium atoms on a superconducting niobium surface, confirming theoretical predictions. This method enables the creation of two-dimensional superconductors with atomic precision.
SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 13, 2023
Researchers have discovered new lanthanide complexes that can be used as emitters in single-emitting-layer WOLEDs. These complexes eliminate energy transfer between host materials and emitters, enabling efficient white electroluminescence with controllable doping concentrations. The findings could simplify device design and fabrication...
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJul 11, 2023
Researchers found that disordered organization of proteins boosts energy transfer efficiency, allowing nearly every photon to generate an electron. This finding could lead to better understanding of photosynthesis and potential applications in artificial systems.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 3, 2023
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A team of researchers from China and the UK has developed new ways to optimise the production of solar fuels by creating novel photocatalysts. These photocatalysts, such as titanium dioxide with boron nitride, can absorb more wavelengths of light and produce more hydrogen compared to traditional methods.
SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalApplied Surface Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 11, 2023
Researchers used coherence maps to study quantum mechanisms in photosynthesis, revealing energy transfer pathways and a clear explanation for the process. The technique gave important insights into one of biology's great mysteries.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateJun 6, 2023
University of Rochester researchers create a groundbreaking system mimicking photosynthesis using bacteria and nanomaterials to produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel. The innovative approach replaces fossil fuels in the process, offering an environmentally friendly alternative.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 10, 2023
A team of researchers found that prosumers, who produce their own electricity, can lower transmission charges when generating less energy. However, when producing a large amount of renewable energy, transmission charges increase. The study suggests levying a per-MWh tax on prosumer consumption to reduce the likelihood of death spirals.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalApplied Energy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 1, 2023
Researchers developed a new photonic blockchain called LightHash that uses a silicon photonics chip to reduce energy consumption in cryptocurrency mining. The approach could enable low-energy optical computing, reducing data centers' energy consumption and paving the way for more eco-friendly cryptocurrencies.
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Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum have observed a sudden change in pH value after a proton is released from pyranine molecules excited by light. The study used new technology to capture the process in real-time, revealing an oscillation that subsides over time and promotes excited-state proton transfer.
SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalChemical Science·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 3, 2023
A new method to regulate singlet fission (SF) in chromophores enables the design of SF-based materials with enhanced energy conversion. Pressure-based control strategy opens doors to novel, tunable SF materials.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalChemical Science·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 23, 2023
Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed a new theory that explains how convection occurs inside reactive porous media, shedding light on mass and heat transfer principles. The theory introduces a spectral Sherwood number and extends Newton's law of cooling for convection heat transfer to transient conditions.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalJournal of Power Sources·DateMar 21, 2023
Researchers at Lancaster University have discovered how energy disappears in quantum turbulence, a crucial step towards mastering this phenomenon and its applications. The study reveals the role of Kelvin waves in transferring energy from macroscopic to microscopic length scales.
SourceLancaster University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 16, 2023
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Scientists from the University of Groningen have developed a theoretical framework to explain how charges move through organic solar cells. The study provides insights into the ultrafast charge transfer process, which is crucial for improving the material's efficiency.
SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 16, 2023
Researchers at Aalto University have made significant progress in understanding quantum wave turbulence by studying its behavior in ultra-low temperature refrigerators. They found that Kelvin waves transfer energy from macroscopic to microscopic scales, confirming a theoretical prediction about dissipation of energy at small scales.
SourceAalto University·JournalNature Physics·DateMar 15, 2023
A Berkeley Lab-led team has designed a new type of solid electrolyte consisting of a mix of various metal elements, resulting in a more conductive and less dependent material. The new design could advance solid-state batteries with high energy density and superior safety, potentially overcoming long-standing challenges.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateFeb 23, 2023
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A new mathematical theory developed by scientists at Rice University and Oxford University can predict the nature of motions in complex quantum systems. The theory applies to any sufficiently complex quantum system and may give insights into building better quantum computers, designing solar cells, or improving battery performance.
SourceRice University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 23, 2023
Researchers observed energy transfer from resonant electrons to whistler-mode waves in space, confirming non-linear growth theory. This finding improves understanding of space weather's impact on satellites and could help protect astronauts.
SourceNagoya University·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 5, 2023
A team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery that helps explain how the solar corona can be vastly hotter than its surface. The breakthrough involves magnetic reconnection, which separates and reconnects magnetic fields in plasma, converting turbulent energy into thermal energy at small scales.
SourceDOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 23, 2022
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.
A research team at Lund University has successfully used mirrors to enhance light interaction with antenna complexes in photosynthesis. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient energy transfer processes and eventually be used to produce fuel from carbon dioxide, a promising solution for the climate crisis.
SourceLund University·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 28, 2022
Materials like graphene can withstand charged ions, while others form nano-sized pores when hit. The researchers developed a model to predict this behavior, which could be used to create tailored membranes with specific nanopores.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 28, 2022
Researchers at MIT have developed a new method that uses optics to accelerate machine-learning computations on low-power devices. By encoding model components onto light waves, data can be transmitted rapidly and computations performed quickly, leading to over a hundredfold improvement in energy efficiency.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateOct 20, 2022
Researchers at National Institutes of Natural Sciences observe plasma heating due to electromagnetic waves for the first time. They used a new measurement system to capture ultrahigh-speed data, revealing that Landau damping transfers energy from high-energy particles to electromagnetic waves, which then heat the plasma.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 28, 2022
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Scientists have connected two soft crystals and observed energy transfer between them, leading to the potential development of sophisticated materials. The study used rare earth metals called lanthanides, which can luminesce, to create a molecular train that exhibited green luminescence at one end and yellow luminescence at the other.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2022
Scientists at KAUST have successfully created a semiconductor material with multiple exciton generation, resulting in a photocurrent quantum efficiency of over 100%. This breakthrough could lead to improved solar cells and light-harvesting applications.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalNature Photonics·DateAug 4, 2022
Researchers have gained new understanding of solvation, a process that changes water's physical and chemical properties. Strong interactions between ions and water molecules are disrupted by electrostatic interactions, leading to changes in intermolecular energy transfer.
SourceUniversität Paderborn·JournalNature Chemistry·DateJul 19, 2022
Researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have achieved a breakthrough in using chromium compounds for efficient green-to-blue photon upconversion. This process can expand the use of low-energy sunlight in solar cells and photochemical reactions, reducing environmental impacts associated with rare metal extraction.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateJun 3, 2022
Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed a flexible and durable fabric that harnesses energy from human movements, providing a potential solution for wearable power sources. The fabric generates enough electricity to light up LEDs and charge capacitors, demonstrating its potential for use in smart textiles and wearable electronics.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateJun 1, 2022
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Researchers at MIT have designed a new type of photoredox catalyst that can be used to coat plastic tubing and perform chemical transformations on reactants as they flow through the tube. This breakthrough could enable the use of light-driven reactions in manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 27, 2022
Researchers have found a way to perform hydrogen atom transfer reactions with fewer chemicals and less cost, making it more efficient for industrial and academic settings. The new method uses electrochemistry to create cobalt hydride catalysts, reducing the need for expensive oxidants and reductants.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 25, 2022
By pairing two waveguides, one with an ill-defined topology and another with a well-defined one, researchers created a topological singularity that can halt waves in their tracks. This phenomenon has potential applications in energy harvesting and enhancing nonlinear effects.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMay 23, 2022
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered that organic crystals can efficiently convert energy, meeting the needs of advanced technologies such as soft robotics and artificial muscles. The material's ability to expand and contract repeatedly without deterioration makes it suitable for applications in electronics.
SourceNew York University·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 20, 2022
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A new sensor technology allows for real-time monitoring of lactate levels in the brain, providing insights into energy metabolism and potential applications in cancer detection. The sensors corrected for hemodynamic artifacts using MRI-informed corrections enable accurate cell-specific lactate level recordings.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalNeurophotonics·DateMay 10, 2022