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Lab creates world’s first anode-free sodium solid-state battery
a) Cell schematic for carbon anodes, alloy anodes, and an anode-free configuration. b) Theoretical energy density…
Novel 3D stretchable electronic strip could spark new possibilities for wearable e-textiles
The strip’s 3D structure transforms it from flexible to stretchable. Credit: Nottingham Trent University Researchers have…
Scientists develop new electrolytes for low-temperature lithium metal batteries
Credit: Journal of the American Chemical Society (2024). DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c01735 Electric vehicles, large-scale energy storage, polar…
Viologen redox flow batteries offer an alternative to vanadium
A researcher is assembling an organic material-based flow battery-1. Credit: Korea Institute of Energy Research A…
Study employs image-recognition AI to determine battery composition and conditions
Example images of true cases and their grad-CAM overlays from the best trained network. Credit: KAIST…
‘Nearly sustainable’ hydrogen could cut ammonia production emissions by 95%
In April 2024, the electricity company Axpo opened a hydrogen production facility adjacent to a hydropower…
Research examines durability of outdoor perovskite solar cells
Senior scientist Tim Silverman checks wiring connections on PACT minimodules at the Outdoor Test Facility at…
New non-fullerene acceptor helps achieve 20.2% efficiency in organic solar cells
Materials and device performance. Credit: Jiang et al. (Nature Energy, 2024). In recent years, engineers have…
Thermal energy storage and phase change materials could enhance home occupant safety during extreme weather
Credit: Cell Reports Physical Science (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrp.2024.101986 Bitter cold temperatures. Unrelenting heat. Power outages that…