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Scientists have successfully measured the structure of liquid carbon using a unique combination of laser compression, X-ray analysis, and large-area detectors. The results reveal that liquid carbon has a water-like structure with special structural properties, and its melting point was precisely determined.
The $10 million facility will evaluate machinery powered by hydrogen, hydrocarbons and other flammable gases for efficiency, safety and reliability. SwRI aims to improve natural gas technology, reducing carbon emissions and increasing power supply sustainability.
University of Missouri scientists have developed an ice lithography technique that etches small patterns onto fragile biological surfaces without damaging them. The method uses frozen ethanol to protect the surface and apply precise patterns.
Researchers have developed a new non-carbon supported catalyst, Pt/TiO₂-O <sub> v </sub> , that enhances electron transfer and withholds CO poisoning in acidic conditions. The catalyst demonstrated superior performance in hydrogen oxidation and oxygen reduction reactions.
A novel PCM material combines PEG with a bird-inspired 3D structure for improved thermal conductivity, overcoming challenges like supercooling and low efficiency. The HDF/PEG composite offers integrated solutions for solar energy collection, heat dissipation, and thermal energy transfer/storage.
Researchers at University of Oxford provide key ingredients for finding natural geological hydrogen, essential for a carbon neutral future. The discovery could unlock a commercially competitive, low-carbon hydrogen source, contributing significantly to the global energy transition.
The University of Texas at Arlington's nursing and physics team has developed a system to study alpha radiation, improving the effectiveness of radiation therapy. The team's research was recognized with the Best in Physics award at the American Association of Physicists in Medicine's annual meeting.
A new study found that brick kiln owners in Bangladesh are willing to implement energy-efficient operational changes after receiving training and support. The changes led to a 23% reduction in energy use and substantial savings in coal expenditures.
Researchers developed an intelligent autonomous robot capable of automating hospital disinfection processes through dual disinfection system, increasing efficiency and precision. The robot's performance was validated through real-world testing, reducing the risk of infection in hospitals.
A team of researchers at Kyoto University has developed an experimental setup to precisely adjust the distance between microbubbles, enabling the manipulation of liquid flows. By controlling bubble vibrations, they were able to synchronize their movements and alter the surrounding flow, providing a new fluid control tool for medical an...
Amsterdam physicists found that asperities on two touching surfaces interact similarly to pedestrians at a crossing, leading to an increase in surface sliding and decrease in static friction. This phenomenon has applications in semiconductor manufacturing and earthquake prediction.
Researchers at Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials have developed a carbon-free method to extract nickel from low-grade ores in a single step, reducing CO2 emissions by 84% and increasing energy efficiency. The approach enables the use of low-grade nickel ores, which account for 60% of total nickel reserves.
Researchers created a miniaturized, portable bio-battery using living hydrogels that can be 3-D printed. The bio-battery generates electricity from bacterial metabolism, enabling self-charging and precise control over bioelectrical stimulation.
ITER has completed its pulsed superconducting electromagnet system, the largest and most powerful in the world, with significant contributions from USA, Russia, Europe, and China. The system is expected to produce a tenfold energy gain and demonstrate the viability of fusion as an abundant, safe, carbon-free energy source.
Biomass is crucial for Europe's ability to reach its climate targets, providing both energy and negative emissions. Excluding biomass from the European energy system would increase costs by 169 billion Euros per year.
Kyushu University's Direct Air Capture and Utilization device captures CO2 from air, allowing it to be reused in daily life. The technology enables small-scale, decentralized carbon capture, making it suitable for densely populated cities like Japan.
Researchers suggest looking for tell-tale patterns of energy instead of particular molecules or compounds associated with life. They argue that any living organism is extremely unlikely to be on its own and will always be part of an ecological community.
A new facility in Mannheim produces carbon-neutral methanol from biogas extracted from wastewater, a potential solution for reducing shipping emissions. The process uses green hydrogen to convert the biogas into methanol, a versatile raw material that can be used in the chemical industry or as fuel for ships.
Researchers have developed a new type of metamaterial that stores large amounts of energy through twisting rods, with enthalpy levels 2-160 times higher than other materials. The material has potential applications in various fields such as spring-based energy storage, shock absorption, and flexible structures.
Three UVA Engineering faculty members have been elected as AAAS Fellows for their groundbreaking work in computer architecture, energy transport, and hydrology. Sandhya Dwarkadas, Patrick E. Hopkins, and Venkataraman Lakshmi were recognized for their innovative research and contributions to their respective fields.
RAZO Energy's intelligent charging management enables noticeable cost savings for electric vehicle users, reducing costs per hundred kilometers from six euros to two. The system helps keep the power grid stable by balancing consumption and generation of energy in an optimum way.
A new physics basis for a practical fusion pilot power plant has been developed by Type One Energy, setting the stage for commercial fusion power plants. The design builds on stellarator fusion technology, which has shown success in research settings, and addresses scaling up to a pilot plant.
A study published in iEnergy found that strategically locating data centers in western China can reduce carbon emissions. By shifting 33% of computational load from Eastern China to the West, overall carbon emissions are reduced by 26%.
The High Power Grid Lab will test new grid components and technologies under realistic conditions, focusing on low- and medium-voltage grids for regional power distribution. The lab aims to investigate system properties of innovative grid components in a grid environment that accurately replicates the real world.
Researchers developed a novel Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst using Cs3Bi2I9 and WO3 for photochemical CO2 reduction. The 0D/1D structure showed remarkable performance, providing valuable insights into designing efficient heterojunctions.
A new study introduces Greylag Goose Optimization (GGO) algorithm, combining it with a seven-level inverter to enhance MPPT and reduce THD, ensuring stable and high-quality power supply for agricultural machinery.
Physicists have created a new code, QUADCOIL, to design stellarators, which could lead to simpler and more affordable fusion facilities. The code helps balance physics and engineering by quickly ruling out unstable plasma shapes and predicting magnet complexities.
Researchers have developed a high-temperature molten salt regeneration strategy to repair degraded lithium-ion battery cathodes. The new method restores the layered structure, reduces surface oxygen vacancies and O-TM content, and improves capacity retention.
Researchers from Shinshu University investigated erythritol slurry as a promising heat transfer medium for thermal storage and transport. Their findings could help guide the design of industrial waste heat recovery systems, advancing energy efficiency and carbon neutrality.
Experts discuss scientific and technological challenges in the energy transition, including solar technologies, hydrogen, batteries, grid management, and future energy sources. The joint paper recommends innovations leading to next-gen photovoltaic technology, green hydrogen production, and AI-powered grid management.
Researchers used deep learning to predict perovskite solar cell material characteristics and efficiency levels. Machine learning helped identify process errors before finishing, improving data analysis speed and effectiveness.
The Global Physics Summit will feature nearly 1,200 sessions and 14,000 presentations on various topics, including astrophysics, climate science, medicine, and quantum information. Registered journalists and public information officers will receive daily emails with meeting information.
A novel artificial SEI membrane is developed to stabilize the Zn anode, improving cycling stability and electrochemical performances. The PFA-COOH-CNT film exhibits excellent zincophile and hydrophobic properties, inhibiting dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution reactions.
Defects in two-dimensional materials can dramatically alter rippling effects, even stopping the sheet in place. Researchers used machine learning-based computer models to observe the rippling behavior of different materials with and without defects.
A novel self-biased hybrid system incorporating spectral beam splitters enhances photoelectrochemical water splitting performance. The system boosts hydrogen production and solar-to-hydrogen efficiency compared to conventional systems.
Researchers propose a new local electricity market to harness the power of homeowners' grid-edge devices in case of outages or attacks. Devices like solar panels and electric vehicles can pump power into the grid or rebalance consumption.
Researchers propose a progressive design method to optimize flow channel structures in PEMFCs, improving mass transfer and overall performance. The study finds that optimized structures enhance oxygen and water distribution, leading to significant increases in peak current density and power density.
The solar-powered reactor converts atmospheric CO2 into syngas, which can be used to produce chemicals and pharmaceuticals without contributing to global warming. The technology has the potential to solve two problems at once: removing CO2 from the atmosphere and creating a clean alternative to fossil fuels.
Discounted hotel rates available at select hotels near the Anaheim Convention Center. The Global Physics Summit will feature nearly 14,000 individual presentations on new research in various fields.
A recent study found that electric fans provide little cooling relief for older adults indoors during extreme heat due to their limited sweat production. Dr. Fergus O'Connor from Griffith University suggests using air conditioning at a higher temperature in conjunction with a fan to provide effective cooling and reduce operating costs.
Researchers developed a novel hydrogel electrolyte that surpasses traditional electrolytes in ionic conductivity, expanding the electrochemical stability window to 2.5 V. The sodium-zinc hybrid battery achieves remarkable performance, with over 6000 cycles and minimal capacity decay.
A groundbreaking study introduces an innovative ribbed catalytic-combustion integrated ammonia cracker (IAC) for rapid hydrogen production in NH3-fueled SOFC systems, achieving complete decomposition within 2.94 seconds and reducing cracking time by 35%. The system produces minimal environmental impact with zero CO2, NO, and SO2 emissi...
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have synthesized a biodegradable nylon precursor through artificial photosynthesis, producing an eco-friendly alternative plastic. The breakthrough utilizes L-alanine and ammonia to create raw materials for a nylon-type biodegradable plastic.
Researchers developed a dual salt-based quasi-solid polymer electrolyte that effectively stabilizes the electrode/electrolyte interfaces and suppresses the polysulfide shuttle effect in room-temperature Na-S batteries. This breakthrough enhances battery performance, stability and lifespan.
Researchers at PolyU have invented a ground-breaking self-powered mechanism to eject freezing droplets, enabling cost-efficient and promising technological applications. The discovery uses spring-like elastic pillars to accelerate ejection velocity and enlarge kinetic energy transformation of freezing droplets.
Marie Bo&r's $875,000 grant will fund her project to learn more about partons from an experimental and phenomenological point of view. Her goal is to understand the static and dynamic properties of quarks when confined in a nucleon, with potential implications for the study of radioactivity.
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have created a new class of additive to improve battery performance. The additive forms a film on both the anode and cathode, suppressing shuttle effects and promoting ion transport. This design minimizes sulfur dissolution and enhances reaction homogeneity, enabling better overall performance.
Kyushu University researchers create a microwave flow reaction device that converts complex polysaccharides into simple monosaccharides, producing glucose. The device utilizes a continuous-flow hydrolysis process, where cellobiose is passed through a sulfonated carbon catalyst heated using microwaves.
The American Physical Society's joint March Meeting and April Meeting will convene more than 14,000 physicists from around the world to present new research in various fields. The conference will be held in person in Anaheim, California and online everywhere March 16-21.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed an efficient storage agent for sustainable energy solutions using triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO), a well-known chemical byproduct. The team's 'one-pot' reaction method enables the transformation of TPPO into a usable product with powerful potential to store energy.
The Microelectronics Energy Efficiency Research Center for Advanced Technologies (MEERCAT) will focus on energy efficiency, exploring solutions that bridge sensing, edge processing, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Sandia is leading one of the eight energy efficiency-related research projects within the center.
Researchers develop core-membrane microstructured amine-modified mesoporous biochar for efficient CO2 capture, demonstrating exceptional sorption capacity and thermal stability. The innovative material shows promise in mitigating climate change through cost-efficient and sustainable CO2 capture technologies.
A team of mathematicians discovered that hula hooping relies on the body's slope and curvature to hold the hoop against gravity. The research findings also point to new ways to harness energy and improve robotic positioners.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University identified clogging in a geothermal well due to accidental venting, highlighting the need for regular inspection and monitoring of water quality. The study emphasizes the importance of geochemical analysis of groundwater for stable and widespread use of aquifer thermal energy storage systems.
Researchers at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have developed a technique to prevent unwanted waves that siphon off needed energy, increasing the efficiency of fusion reactions. Positioning a metal grate at a slight angle enhances heat put into the plasma and reduces slow modes, leading to more powerful and efficient fusion heating.
iEnergy's inclusion in ESCI recognizes its high-quality research output, covering topics such as renewable energy and power systems. The journal has published 124 papers from leading researchers worldwide, attracting citations from top journals in the field.
The study reveals that increasing pressure decreases lattice constants and narrows band gaps, but also enhances optical absorption in these perovskites. This analysis underscores their potential for advanced optoelectronic and photovoltaic technologies.
Researchers have developed a liquid moisture adsorbent that can efficiently harvest water from the air at near ambient temperatures. The technology, which uses random copolymers of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol, has the potential to provide clean drinking water in arid regions and during disasters.
Chemists at Ohio State University have developed a novel way to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, utilizing nickel-based catalysts and reducing the need for massive amounts of energy. This breakthrough could pave the way for more efficient climate mitigation technologies and help close the carbon cycle.
A new approach could overcome major barriers to practical fusion energy production by adjusting fuel properties using spin polarization. This method could increase tritium burn efficiency, reducing the amount needed and lowering operating costs.