5+ hour, 11+ min ago  (491+ words) Researchers have developed a new type of solar power system that can produce both electricity and heat at the same time'an innovation that could help industries capture carbon dioxide (CO) from their emissions more efficiently. The system uses tall solar…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (409+ words) Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a promising alternative to today's lithium-ion batteries. While lithium-ion technology powers everything from smartphones to electric cars, lithium is relatively scarce and unevenly distributed around the world. However, for sodium-ion batteries to compete with lithium-ion…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (395+ words) At the start of the 20th century, electric cars were more common on American roads than gasoline vehicles. In 1900, many drivers relied on lead-acid batteries, including ones developed by Thomas Edison. These batteries were expensive and could power a car for…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (508+ words) One of the biggest challenges facing renewable energy is timing. Wind turbines and solar panels often produce electricity when it is not immediately needed. A sunny summer afternoon can generate far more power than households use, while cold winter nights…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (486+ words) Sodium-ion batteries are attracting growing attention as a greener and more affordable alternative to today's lithium-ion batteries. Sodium is abundant, widely available, and cheaper than lithium, making it appealing for large-scale energy storage. But despite this promise, sodium-ion batteries have…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (510+ words) Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new kind of energy storage material that could make future batteries safer, more durable, and more efficient. The innovation centers on a special gel-like material called an ionogel, combined with…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (483+ words) Batteries power modern life, from smartphones and wireless earbuds to electric vehicles, but anyone who has owned a phone for a few years knows that batteries do not last forever. Now, researchers have uncovered a key reason why batteries gradually…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (488+ words) One of the biggest obstacles to better electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage is the battery. Drivers want longer range, faster charging, and lower costs, but safety remains a major concern. Now, researchers in South Korea say they have found…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (476+ words) Imagine driving an electric vehicle from Seoul to Busan and back on a single charge, or no longer worrying about reduced battery performance during cold winters. A new battery breakthrough from South Korean researchers suggests this future may be closer…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (514+ words) Solar energy continues to grow as a key pillar of the global energy transition, but improving performance while keeping costs low remains a constant challenge. Now, a research team in China has demonstrated a major step forward: an industrial solar…...