Energy news, September 2021

New nano semiconductor materials show promise

Synthesis of molecular nano “spheres” with potential for semiconductors

Center for Atomically Thin Multifunctional Coatings, operated by Penn State and Rice Universities, secures $1.5 million in Phase II funding from NSF

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Properties of bamboo inspire more efficient battery electrodes

"Carbon-based materials for electrocatalysis: tailored functionalities towards activity and selectivity"

By pairing metal halide perovskites with conventional silicon, researchers have produced a solar cell with a record-breaking efficiency of almost 30%.

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