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AI finds cheap and stable solid electrolyte materials

Scientists have used artificial intelligence to identify a novel class of cheap, stable solid electrolyte materials made from lithium, boron and sulfur.

Researchers develop exciting new polymerization process

By combining low-energy photons to produce high-energy excited states, researchers have developed a novel polymerization process.

Peptide-based nanotubes line up to generate electricity

By aligning them and improving their conductivity, researchers have enhanced the piezoelectric properties of peptide-based nanotubes.

Fast model could quickly lead to better batteries

A novel model for predicting and improving battery performance is 100,000 times faster than existing modeling techniques.

Boundaries no barrier for thermoelectrical materials

A novel optical detection system may have shown that grain boundaries are no barrier for thermoelectrical materials, but they still can't take the strain.

Composites Part C: Open Access – new journal explores innovations across composite material science

Floppy vibrations make for efficient thermoelectric materials

Researchers have uncovered the atomic mechanism that makes tin-based thermoelectric materials incredibly efficient at high temperatures.

Researchers get to know battery particle inside and out

Researchers found that cracking on the surface of an electrode particle corresponded with areas of microscopic cracking deep inside the particle.

New open access journal brings latest developments in carbon materials science to a wide audience