Energy

Molecular descriptor reveals best material combinations for redox flow battery

Researchers have discovered a universal descriptor for indicating which electrolytes are best paired with organic actives in redox flow batteries.

Applied Materials Today Welcomes New Editor

Applied Materials Today Welcomes New Editor

Improved carbon membranes offer cheaper petrochemical production

Researchers have improved their carbon membranes for isolating para-xylene and shown how changes to its structure can greatly increase productivity.

New catalyst employs single atoms for splitting water

By anchoring individual iridium atoms to a surface, scientists have produced a highly effective catalyst for splitting water to generate oxygen.

New material generates electricity from movement even when wet

By encasing a liquid metal alloy in a hydrogel, researchers have produced a material that can convert movement into electricity when dry or wet.

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Transistors probe electric double layer effect in solid electrolytes

Researchers have used field-effect transistors with diamond channels to investigate the electric double layer effect in solid electrolytes.

Molecules make space for sodium ions in graphite anode

By inserting molecular spacers between the layers in a graphite anode, researchers have created sufficient space for sodium ions.

Novel carbon material helps bring chlorine into rechargeable batteries

A novel rechargeable battery that uses sodium-chlorine chemistry can store up to six times more charge than current batteries.