Energy storage as a research area investigates materials, devices, and systems that reversibly capture and release energy with high efficiency, safety, and reliability, spanning electrical, electrochemical, thermal, mechanical, and chemical modalities. It encompasses advanced battery chemistries (e.g., lithium-based, sodium-based, multivalent, and solid-state systems), supercapacitors, hydrogen and other chemical fuels, phase-change and sensible/latent heat storage, and mechanical approaches such as compressed air or flywheels. Research focuses on fundamental charge, mass, and heat transport processes; interfacial and degradation phenomena; multi-scale modeling; techno-economic and lifecycle assessment; integration with power electronics and grids; and enabling high-penetration renewable energy and electrification of transport and industry.
Quantum batteries, devices that store energy by exploiting quantum mechanical phenomena, could, in principle, be charged faster and more efficiently than classical ones. Despite their potential, connecting these batteries ...
China's dominance of key green technologies is helping to subsidize the global transition to a low-carbon economy, but trade tensions could make it harder for other countries to meet their climate targets, according to a ...
Environment
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Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are attracting growing attention as a sustainable aquaculture technology that can reduce water use, control rearing conditions and lower environmental impacts by filtering and reusing ...
Biotechnology
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Lithium in drinking water is a widespread and persistent source of human exposure across Tribal communities in the Western United States, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. ...
Environment
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With international football facing increasing criticism over its carbon footprint, University of Bath students are working with Bath City FC to show how community football could help tackle climate change.
Environment
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Next-generation batteries that use new electrolyte materials could achieve far higher energy density than today's lithium-ion batteries, without many of the safety concerns. But advanced batteries, such as those that use ...
Nanophysics
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Researchers in the Texas A&M University J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering have developed a new method for producing graphene oxide, a high-value carbon nanomaterial used in batteries, electronics and ...
Nanomaterials
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The growing use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, requires energy storage systems that can charge quickly, deliver power efficiently and remain stable over long-term use. Batteries can store large ...
Nanomaterials
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A University at Buffalo-led team of researchers has developed a method for producing advanced nanoparticles that could accelerate the discovery of new materials for energy and electronic applications. The study, published ...
Nanomaterials
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Energy engineers worldwide are working on various new technologies that could help to limit greenhouse gas emissions on Earth and address climate change. One proposed alternative to polluting fossil fuels, such as petrol, ...
