Energy

Carbon nanotube composites cut CO2 emissions

CNTs produced from CO2 using low-energy chemical processes drastically reduce emissions associated with construction materials

Nanomaterials pave way for sustainable energy future

Continuing research in the field of nanomaterials for energy storage will be critical for the widespread adoption of sustainable energy sources.

Two phases and four wells found in single crystal

Scientists have discovered two co-existing phases in a layered, copper-containing crystal that are connected through a quadruple energy well.

Storing renewable energy even when there is no sun or wind

New class of polymers brings cheaper grid batteries

Organic compound harvests ‘hot electrons’ from perovskite semiconductor

Scientists have found an organic compound that can harvest the 'hot electrons' produced when high-energy photons hit a perovskite semiconductor.

Heat is on for new thermoelectric material

Applying a thin layer of iron, vanadium, tungsten and aluminum to a silicon crystal produces a highly efficient thermoelectric material.

Open Call - Materials Today Chemistry: Special Issue on FINAEC (Functional Interfaces based Nanomaterials for Applications in Environment and Chemistry)

How to turn food waste into clean water and power

Food waste can be repurposed to supply drinking water and power while reducing the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

Deadline Extended for the 2020 Robert Cahn Award

Perovskite materials like a bit of disorder

Perovskite materials for use in next generation solar cells and flexible LEDs can be more efficient when their chemical compositions are less ordered.