Center for Atomically Thin Multifunctional Coatings, operated by Penn State and Rice Universities, secures $1.5 million in Phase II funding from NSF
28 September 2021Cordelia Sealy
Researchers have discovered a universal descriptor for indicating which electrolytes are best paired with organic actives in redox flow batteries.
22 September 2021
Researchers have improved their carbon membranes for isolating para-xylene and shown how changes to its structure can greatly increase productivity.
17 September 2021
By anchoring individual iridium atoms to a surface, scientists have produced a highly effective catalyst for splitting water to generate oxygen.
14 September 2021
By encasing a liquid metal alloy in a hydrogel, researchers have produced a material that can convert movement into electricity when dry or wet.
14 September 2021
Researchers have used field-effect transistors with diamond channels to investigate the electric double layer effect in solid electrolytes.
13 September 2021
By inserting molecular spacers between the layers in a graphite anode, researchers have created sufficient space for sodium ions.
10 September 2021
A novel rechargeable battery that uses sodium-chlorine chemistry can store up to six times more charge than current batteries.
10 September 2021
Properties of bamboo inspire more efficient battery electrodes
8 September 2021Laurie Donaldson
"Carbon-based materials for electrocatalysis: tailored functionalities towards activity and selectivity"
7 September 2021
By pairing metal halide perovskites with conventional silicon, researchers have produced a solar cell with a record-breaking efficiency of almost 30%.
2 September 2021