Energy-Storing Supercapacitor from Ancient Materials
Made of cement, carbon black, and water, the device could provide cheap and scalable energy storage for renewable energy sources.
Energy-Storing Supercapacitor from Ancient Materials:...
Lithium Revealed for the First Time in UCLA Research
Fundamental discovery and new technique could lead to better, safer rechargeable batteries
Lithium Revealed for the First Time in UCLA Research: Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power...
Quantum Material Exhibits Behavior That Mimics Brain Function
New research shows a possible way to improve energy-efficient computing
Quantum Material Exhibits Behavior That Mimics Brain Function: We often believe computers are more efficient...
Safer, Cheaper, More Powerful Aluminum Batteries
Safer, Cheaper, More Powerful Aluminum Batteries: A good battery needs two things: high energy density to power devices, and stability, so it can be...
Making Bioplastics that are Easier to Compost
MSU research shows how putting starch into a bio-based polymer can make it more compostable, helping divert plastic waste
Making Bioplastics that are Easier to...
Insights into Designing Advanced Stimuli-Responsive Materials
Insights into Designing Advanced Stimuli-Responsive Materials: The "nothing" (empty space) feature of porous soft materials is foundational to their properties and applications, and has...
Catalyst can Control Methane Emissions in Natural Gas Engines
Catalyst can Control Methane Emissions in Natural Gas Engines: PULLMAN, Wash. — A catalyst using a single or just a few palladium atoms removed...
Catalyst Dramatically Cut Methane Pollution from Engines
Researchers demonstrate a way to remove the potent greenhouse gas from the exhaust of engines that burn natural gas.
Catalyst Dramatically Cut Methane Pollution from...
Giving Superconducting Nickelates a Boost
It irons out wrinkles in thin films of these novel superconductors so scientists can see their true nature for the first time.
Giving Superconducting Nickelates...
New Carbon-Fiber Tape from Thermoplastic Composites
Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology has perfected high-quality unwinding of reinforcements used in pressure tanks, retaining more than 90% mechanical strength in the...