Simulations of microstructures demonstrate a significant impact of elastic deformation on the charging characteristics of…
Browsing: Energy
Energy is a fundamental concept in science, representing the capacity to do work or produce change. It exists in many forms—including kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and nuclear—and powers everything from the tiniest atomic interactions to the largest cosmic events. In physics and engineering, energy is conserved and transformed, while in fields like biology and environmental science, it’s essential for sustaining life and driving ecological systems. This page features the latest research on how energy is generated, transferred, stored, and harnessed—spanning innovations in renewable energy, cutting-edge materials, and the physics that underlie it all.
Scientists have identified a stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor that can be used as…
The University of Michigan study highlights a significant shortfall in copper production necessary to meet…
Tohoku University researchers have devised a method to predict the performance of new catalysts for…
A new doping method uses air and light to enhance the conductivity of organic semiconductors,…
Swiss researchers have developed a solar energy method using synthetic quartz to achieve temperatures above…
Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have developed a battery constructed from zinc and lignin…
When viewed at an atomic level, the seemingly smooth flow of ions through a battery’s…
What determines the cycle life of batteries? And, more importantly, how can we extend it?…
A breakthrough in hydrogen production has been achieved by a Japanese research team, reducing the…
Traditional lithium-ion batteries, while offering high energy density, have compromised safety because they use flammable…
Researchers have significantly improved the performance of lithium-iron-oxide cathodes used in lithium-ion batteries by doping…
A new study documents record-breaking electron temperatures in a compact, sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion device. In…
The energy density of supercapacitors, devices similar to batteries that can recharge rapidly in just…
Sodium (Na), being more than 500 times as abundant as lithium (Li), has recently attracted…
Scientists have discovered a method to super-charge the ‘engine’ of sustainable fuel generation – by…
A new semipermeable membrane doubles the osmotic energy output in estuaries, showing potential for sustainable…
Lithium-ion batteries power the lives of millions of people each day. From laptops and cell…