Energy

A silver lining for entropy calculations

Computing enthalpy and entropy for silver materials

Seawater on thin rusty films can generate electricity

Scientists have shown that thin films of rust, or iron oxide, can generate electricity when saltwater flows over them.

Stretchable, multifunctional electronic skin for tactile sensing

Flexible sensor array mimics some of the tactile properties of human skin

Thermal superinsulator effectively captures solar heat

Aerogel helps to heat the house as renewable energy

Novel thermoelectric materials uncovered by text-mining algorithm

Researchers have shown that a text-mining algorithm with no training in materials science can accurately predict novel thermoelectric materials.

Minimizing the gap between nano-innovation and risk

new proactive risk governance system can keep pace with development and should lead to safer nanomaterials, products, and processes

Recipients of the 2018 Acta Student Awards

Exciton research could produce more efficient silicon solar cells

A new method for getting high-energy photons striking silicon to kick out two electrons instead of one could produce more efficient solar cells.

Heat is on for transparent aerogel

By letting through over 95% of incoming sunlight while being highly insulating, a novel silica aerogel can heat up to a temperature of 220°C.

Scientists tailor liquefied gas electrolytes for improved battery performance

By utilizing theory and experiment, researchers have managed to improve the performance of liquefied gas electrolytes with lithium-metal anodes.