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Energy news, September 2017

Nanostructured graphene-niobia composite provides a framework for electron transport and tunable pores for the rapid movement of ions.

27 September 2017Cordelia Sealy

Researchers have developed the first 4.0 volt lithium-ion battery able to use a water-salt solution as its electrolyte.

20 September 2017

Defects in the molecular structure of perovskite solar cells can be ‘healed’ by exposing them to light, oxygen and just the right amount of humidity.

20 September 2017

By altering the proportion of the ingredients in a lithium-based material, scientists have found a good candidate for a solid-state electrolyte.

19 September 2017

Insect eyes inspire solar converters.

14 September 2017David Bradley

Modern diesel beats gasoline on cold-start pollution.

14 September 2017David Bradley

Windows coated with thermochromic vanadium dioxide nanoparticles can let heat in during winter and keep it out in summer.

13 September 2017

Scientists have developed new materials for splitting water to create hydrogen and splitting carbon dioxide to create carbon monoxide.

12 September 2017

Scientists have quadrupled the capacity of the anode in lithium-ion batteries by simply replacing graphite with silicon.

12 September 2017

Scientists have developed a way to convert fallen leaves into a porous carbon material for use as a supercapacitor electrode.

11 September 2017

Fernando Torres recipient of 2017 Embracing Challenge award

11 September 2017Laurie Donaldson

Coming soon, to a bookshelf near you.

8 September 2017Kayla Dos Santos and Stewart Bland

New journal from Elsevier and Cell Press.

7 September 2017Philip Earis, Editor-in-Chief, Joule

Adding nanodiamonds to the electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries can help prevent the formation of short-circuiting dendrites.

7 September 2017

Expanding the pores in a titanium disulfide cathode drastically increases the storage capacity of magnesium batteries.

7 September 2017

Novel yarns made from carbon nanotubes can generate electricity when they are stretched or twisted.

5 September 2017

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