Articles tagged with Energy
The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium will develop innovative ways to meet the nation's growing energy needs, generating 21,000 jobs and $1 billion in economic growth. The consortium will focus on advanced manufacturing, AI, cybersecurity, and energy technology.
Researchers unveiled a technique to build ultra-clean 2D heterostructures using muscovite crystals, eliminating microscopic residues that disrupt electronic device performance. This method enables precise stacking of atomic layers, leading to new properties and potential breakthroughs in quantum computing and nanoelectronics.
Researchers will address the unstable interface between lithium metal anode and solid electrolyte by engineering ultra-thin films to reduce degradation and resistance. The goal is to improve reliability and stability of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, enabling faster charging and greater energy storage potential.
A research team has developed a highly efficient segmented thermoelectric module that converts waste heat into electricity with remarkable effectiveness, achieving an outstanding peak energy conversion efficiency of 12.7%. This advancement enables the recovery of industrial waste heat and powers deep-space devices.
Researchers develop a new strategy for producing negative thermal expansion (NTE) materials, enabling safer and more efficient synthesis. The approach combines reverse coprecipitation with oxidation in a single step, eliminating the need for harsh chemicals and reducing environmental impact.
Scientists at CUNY ASRC successfully amplify electromagnetic waves by simulating ultrafast rotation, recreating Penrose-Zel'dovich process. This breakthrough enables experimental studies of extreme rotational dynamics and opens new avenues for wireless communications and optics applications.
Scientists developed a device that controls heat radiation direction and switches this effect on and off, enabling 'heat programming' like microchip data. The new material exhibits different responses depending on light direction, improving efficiency compared to previous devices.
Researchers designed a material with asymmetric Zn-N4-S coordination sites, significantly boosting sulfur adsorption and conversion. The resulting material delivers outstanding discharge capacity and ultralow polarization voltage, demonstrating excellent stability and potential for flexible energy storage devices.
Researchers have developed a new kind of point-of-load converter to step down power from 48 volts to 1 volt, achieving higher efficiency and faster power delivery. This technology could significantly reduce energy consumption and thermal stress in AI data centers.
A new ion-sieve interface layer based on spinel-structured ZnV2O4 improves the stability of zinc anodes, reducing dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution side reactions. This design achieves ultra-long cycling lifespans in symmetric cell tests, exceeding 3,700 hours at 4 mA cm−2.
Researchers have designed a new self-healing polymer electrolyte that rapidly heals surface damage within 30 minutes at 60 °C, while maintaining high ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability. The electrolyte achieves excellent performance in Li||LiFePO4 cells, showing improved rate capability and long-term cycling stability.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center invites experts to participate in a 2026 survey on global engineering frontiers in energy and mining engineering. The survey aims to identify emerging trends and guide the development of industries. Participants can select up to three frontier topics within their area of specialization.
The symposium aims to showcase cutting-edge academic achievements and innovative applications from the global energy community. It will tackle key energy challenges through in-depth academic dialogue.
Researchers developed an optimized energy management strategy for hybrid residential microgrids using Particle Swarm Optimization, reducing Net Present Cost by 12.01%, cost of energy by 16.09% and CO2 emissions by 17.65%. The study also found that battery storage had a strong impact on diesel fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
A novel approach using silica microspheres encapsulates colorants in plastics, allowing for easy recycling and selective separation of colors. This technology enables the reuse of high-value resources from previously downcycled plastics, significantly reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.
Researchers developed an oxygen-modified sulfide electrolyte that stabilizes interfaces while maintaining rapid lithium transport, leading to high-performance solid-state batteries. The approach improved battery stability, capacity, and cycling life, opening opportunities for safer and faster-charging solid-state batteries.
A new study reports a residue-free electrolyte additive, sodium trifluoromethanesulfinate (NaSO₂CF₃), designed to improve initial efficiency, cycle life, and manufacturability in sodium-ion batteries. The additive improved Coulombic efficiency from 82.6% to 96.0% and maintained capacity retention after 600 cycles.
A new electrochemical system converts biomass-derived compounds into valuable chemicals while reducing energy consumption, producing essential products such as glutaric acid and ammonia. The nickel-vanadium layered double hydroxide catalyst accelerates both chemical reactions efficiently.
Alex Botts, a technical account manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, received the 2026 Young Energy Professional of the Year Award for her leadership in industrial energy efficiency. She supports DOE's Better Plants Program, helping industrial partners identify and implement energy-saving opportunities.
Researchers have created stable patterns of light called optical skyrmions using a laser and a small circular disc, generating up to four related topological field patterns simultaneously. This method offers a simpler way to generate, study and adjust optical skyrmions, which hold potential for future data storage and computing systems.
The report reveals cutting-edge technologies affecting physical systems, from energy to medicine and manufacturing. These innovations have the potential to make a meaningful impact on pressing challenges like climate change and food insecurity.
Hydrothermal carbonization byproduct water may support crop production and nutrient recovery, with potential for circular bioeconomy systems. Proper characterization and application can unlock benefits, but safety and management challenges must be addressed.
Researchers have identified a mechanism to improve energy efficiency by converting wasted heat into electricity using hollow silicon nanotubes. This technology has the potential to replace rare metals with abundant silicon, leading to more efficient thermoelectric devices.
A new study develops a HZSM-5 coated biochar catalyst that turns wet torrefied Chlorella microalgae into valuable aromatic hydrocarbons. The process achieves high aromatic selectivity and reduces unwanted compounds, making it a promising strategy for upgrading nitrogen-rich biomass.
A new four-stage system integration pathway is proposed to guide global energy system transformation toward carbon neutrality. The pathway focuses on progressive system integration, electrification, smart grids, and long-term exploration of advanced energy technologies.
The article outlines China's power grid transformation pathways, typifying scenarios, and key technical requirements for system change. Rapid wind and solar growth will reshape stability mechanisms, while traditional innovation models face path dependence.
The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has completed a three-year renovation of its High Energy Annex Test (HEAT) facility to expand gas turbine combustor testing. The upgrades reduce testing costs by 80% through the use of additive manufacturing, allowing for flexible switching between fuel types.
A new study transforms agricultural waste from lavender straw into a highly sensitive biochar-based sensor for ethylene glycol detection. The sensor material exhibits exceptional room-temperature performance, a low detection limit of 0.36 ppm, and long-term stability.
Researchers at MPI-SusMat discovered that adding specific metal oxides as catalytic precursors can double the reduction kinetics of hydrogen-based metal production, allowing for reduced energy use. This breakthrough enables lower reduction temperatures, shorter processing times, and reduced energy consumption.
Researchers developed a green catalyst from cotton hulls that can dramatically improve the ability of ozone to remove stubborn organic pollutants from water. The nitrogen-doped biochar catalyst, N-BC-800, achieved 94% removal of DEET, outperforming ozone alone and unmodified biochar.
Researchers create self-regulating electrolyzer that produces solar fuels stably without relying on batteries, reducing costs and complexity. The new system autonomously adjusts its electrical behavior through thermal properties, keeping fuel production stable throughout the day.
James Dante, a leading expert in corrosion science, has been named Fellow of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance. He is renowned for developing laboratory test methods to predict corrosion and coating system degradation, and his work has been instrumental in standards development.
Researchers have discovered a new iron–scandium catalyst that stabilizes iron catalysts and enables the growth of centimeter-long carbon nanotubes under high-temperature conditions. The study reveals scandium as a key cocatalyst, improving catalyst lifetime and promoting CNT growth.
Researchers developed a highly efficient photocatalyst for solar-driven CO₂ conversion using a ZrO₂/CdS core-shell composite. The catalyst achieves nearly 100% selectivity for carbon monoxide production, overcoming bottlenecks in industrial application.
Researchers have developed a gradient-laminated ceramifiable silicone foam composite that bridges the gap between passive insulation and dynamic impact resistance. The material exhibits exceptional thermal insulation and robust mechanical durability under extreme conditions, making it suitable for constructing intrinsically safe lithiu...
UT San Antonio's Jeff Prevost is appointed to the Texas Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee, guiding strategic investment and collaboration to advance the state's leadership in quantum research and technology development. The committee aims to develop a strategic plan supporting the growth of Texas' quantum economy.
Researchers have developed a new metal-organic framework (MOF) that captures 170 mg of water per gram at just 0.2% relative humidity, one of the highest water uptake capacities reported in such conditions. The material shows excellent stability and selectivity for water molecules over nitrogen.
SwRI has introduced a new 30-inch diameter pressure vessel, enabling faster testing of larger equipment at extreme ocean depths. The vessel can test equipment up to 16,500 psig, simulating the pressures in the deepest parts of the ocean, and features a novel quick-acting closure system.
The symposium aims to consolidate and expand partnerships in strategic areas such as energy transition, artificial intelligence, and health. The event will facilitate cooperation among researchers from São Paulo and the UK, with a focus on joint funding opportunities.
Researchers at MIT have developed a low-temperature process to extract battery-grade lithium from hard rock minerals, minimizing waste and costs. The closed-loop system can produce useful materials, including lithium salts, alumina, and silica, with an estimated cost reduction of half compared to traditional methods.
Lanzhou Jiaotong University researchers developed a droplet-based energy harvesting technology that converts secondary wastewater effluents into electricity. The system achieved high output performance and successfully powered LED lights, demonstrating its practical energy harvesting capability.
A team at Polytechnique Montréal has developed a new material that enables direct light processing on silicon chips, reducing the need for signal conversion and amplification. This breakthrough could help sustain the next wave of AI at scale by giving light a larger role in data processing.
Scientists have developed a new method to manipulate heat transfer using carefully engineered metamaterials, boosting it by up to four times. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient cooling strategies for electronic devices, improved thermophotovoltaic systems, and enhanced sensing technologies.
The FutuRaM project mapped Europe's 'urban mine', revealing a vast reservoir of metals and minerals essential for clean energy, digital technologies, and modern industry. By 2050, recovery systems could enable the EU to recover between 4.1 and 5.7 million tonnes of critical raw materials annually.
Researchers at Nagoya Institute of Technology have developed new guidelines for mixing dense suspensions, reducing impeller speed and energy requirements. The study's findings suggest that placing the impeller near the solid-liquid interface improves energy efficiency in baffled conditions.
The report argues that the transition must be treated as a multi-decade system transformation, with increasing economic compellingness and shifting energy security agendas. Decarbonisation will continue driven by economics, security, technology learning curves, and system resilience.
Southeast University and Korea University researchers developed advanced copper catalysts to convert CO₂ into valuable fuels. Their strategy integrates tandem effects, synergistic interactions, and geometric control to enhance reaction pathways, reducing energy barriers for C₂+ product formation.
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries face complex interfacial challenges due to dendrite growth, parasitic hydrogen evolution, corrosion, and SEI instability. Advanced characterization techniques reveal chemical composition, solvation structures, and SEI evolution at buried interfaces.
The EU's plans for domestic production of fossil-free aviation fuels risk steering development towards more expensive and energy-intensive pathways. A study from Chalmers University of Technology found that the current regulatory framework favours combustion-based alternatives over gasification, leading to increased costs and energy use.
Researchers developed a VIV-TENG that utilizes vortex-induced vibration to generate electricity from airflow, achieving stable output under multidirectional airflow and maintaining performance in humid environments. The device can harness low-speed wind energy and power small electronic devices.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered that varying particle sizes in solid electrolytes reduces tortuosity and enhances ion transport pathways, leading to improved battery performance. This breakthrough could significantly enhance the charging and discharging capabilities of electric vehicles.
The use of 1H-indole-3-carbohydrazide in perovskite solar cells has successfully alleviated the major obstacle of defect-induced nonradiative recombination, leading to improved stability and power conversion efficiency. This additive achieves a critical balance between high performance and long-term durability.
A new study by MIT researchers finds that electric vehicles generate less greenhouse gas emissions and do not cost more than comparable gas-powered vehicles for most US drivers. The analysis considers individual driving patterns, meteorological data, and fuel prices to provide a comprehensive picture of emissions and costs.
Researchers design polymer networks to replicate dynamic behaviors inspired by biological systems. Self-oscillating gels exhibit rhythmic motion similar to a beating heart, while artificial photosynthetic gels convert light into chemical energy.
Kate Evans joins ORNL as Associate Lab Director for Biological and Environmental Systems Science, leading efforts in biological systems science, biotechnology innovation, and energy resilience. She aims to translate scientific discoveries into innovative solutions using exascale computing, AI, and advanced analytics.
University of Missouri researchers develop organic transistors that process information like biological neural networks, boosting brain-like computing and potentially leading to more energy-efficient artificial intelligence. The approach could lead to significant improvements in tasks such as pattern recognition and decision-making.
Researchers developed a novel tribovoltaic effect-based strategy for human motion energy harvesting, enabling stable direct current output and simplifying system design. Advanced device designs enhance flexibility, durability, and adaptability to complex human motions, making it suitable for wearable applications.
A new study published in Communications Sustainability reveals that investing in renewable energy yields more combined climate and public health benefits than direct air capture. The analysis models the health and climate benefit of cost-equivalent deployments of DAC, solar, and onshore wind across US grid regions from 2020 to 2050.
Creatine supplementation has been shown to increase muscle energy and improve cognitive function, particularly in populations with lower baseline creatine levels. Emerging evidence also explores its potential therapeutic applications for conditions like Parkinson's disease and menopause-related muscle loss.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a method to make perovskite-based photovoltaics more durable by adding two key ingredients, skipping the yellow phase and degrading slower. The films retain 98% of their initial efficiency even after 1,200 hours of exposure.