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Energy news, December 2017

A novel leaf-shaped catalyst made from molybdenum disulfide could replace expensive platinum catalysts in hydrogen fuel cells.

29 December 2017

Scientists have discovered the fastest magnesium-ion solid-state conductor, which could find use as a solid electrolyte in magnesium-ion batteries.

22 December 2017

For the first time, scientists have observed ion migration within hybrid perovskite crystals and related that to declines in its light-absorbing ability.

21 December 2017

A prototype of a sodium battery with a solid electrolyte is safer and can store more energy than a lithium-ion battery.

15 December 2017

Scientists have developed a technique for combining carbon nanotubes with ceramics and polymers to form novel composite materials.

15 December 2017

A new, cost-effective catalyst made from nickel, tine and ceria can convert carbon dioxide and methane directly into synthesis gas.

14 December 2017

Researchers have created the material for a chemical heat 'battery' that can release its energy on demand.

12 December 2017

The optical and photocatalytic properties of carbon dots can be precisely tuned by controlling the positions of nitrogen atoms in their structure.

8 December 2017

Smart textiles and wearable electronics benefit from graphene.

8 December 2017Laurie Donaldson

Conductor gives delicate control over electron spin.

7 December 2017Laurie Donaldson

An updated version of infrared imaging has proved ideal for studying and and optimizing metal-organic frameworks.

1 December 2017

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