Category: INNOVATION

The range limitations of current lithium-ion battery packs are determined by the efficiency of design materials used. A polymer binding[…]

Perovskite solar cells have offered rapid improvements in efficiency and potential for low-cost manufacturing but still suffer from energy losses[…]

Made transparent by modifying wood’s natural structure, this material could be a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative. It could serve as[…]

From laundry detergent to dishwasher tablets, cleaning products are made with chemicals that make them difficult to break down or[…]

Lithium-metal batteries pack more energy in the same weight than lithium-ion batteries, promising lighter electric vehicles, ones able to go[…]

Blended materials are difficult to recycle.  99% of the over 113 million tons of textiles produced today ends up burned[…]

Tiny copper ‘nano-flowers’ attached to an artificial leaf can produce clean fuels and chemicals without any additional carbon emissions. Combining[…]

Zaps of static electricity can be an untapped source of energy. A device called a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), can convert[…]

A new living 3D-printed fungal battery could supply power to sensors for agriculture or research in remote regions. Once the[…]

One way to increase solar cell efficiency is to change their chemical makeup. Current cells use silicon, a long-lasting inorganic[…]