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Controlling Bubble Formation on Electrodes

Mar. 26, 2021 — A new study finds the wettability of porous electrode surfaces is key to making efficient water-splitting or carbon-capturing ...

Biocrude Passes the 2,000-Hour Catalyst Stability Test

Mar. 25, 2021 — A large-scale demonstration converting biocrude to renewable diesel fuel has passed a significant test, operating for more than 2,000 hours continuously without losing ...

Big Breakthrough for 'Massless' Energy Storage

Mar. 22, 2021 — Researchers have produced a structural battery that performs ten times better than all previous versions. It contains carbon fiber that serves simultaneously as an electrode, conductor, and ...

Novel System Sequesters CO2 and Generates Electricity

Mar. 17, 2021 — A recent study has unveiled a novel system, capable of producing hydrogen and electricity quickly and effectively while cutting carbon dioxide emissions ...

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New Catalyst for Lower CO2 Emissions

Apr. 20, 2021 — Perovskites have so far been used for solar cells, as anode materials or electronic components rather than for their catalytic properties. Now scientists have succeeded in producing a special ...

Sustainable Chemical Synthesis With Platinum

Apr. 19, 2021 — Researchers used platinum and aluminum compounds to create a catalyst which enables certain chemical reactions to occur more efficiently than ever before. The catalyst could significantly reduce ...

Mapping Performance Variations to See How Lithium-Metal Batteries Fail

Apr. 19, 2021 — Scientists have identified the primary cause of failure in a state-of-the-art lithium-metal battery, of interest for long-range electric vehicles: electrolyte ...

Experts' Predictions for Future Wind Energy Costs Drop Significantly

Apr. 15, 2021 — Technology and commercial advancements are expected to continue to drive down the cost of wind energy, according to a new survey. Experts anticipate cost reductions of 17%-35% by 2035 and 37%-49% by ...

Scientists Discover Three Liquid Phases in Aerosol Particles

Apr. 12, 2021 — Researchers have discovered three liquid phases in aerosol particles, changing our understanding of air pollutants in the Earth's atmosphere. While aerosol particles were known to contain up to two ...

3D-Printed Proton-Conductive Membrane Paves Way for Tailored Energy Storage Devices

Apr. 15, 2021 — The advent and increased availability of 3D printing is leading to more customizable parts at lower costs across a spectrum of applications, from ...

Solar and Wind Power Could Mitigate Conflict in Northeast Africa

Apr. 8, 2021 — A new study shows that several disagreements between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt around Africa's largest hydropower plant, the new Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), could be alleviated by ...

Framework Could Support More Reliable Electric Power Distribution Systems

Apr. 7, 2021 — Imagine that the process of distributing electricity to homes from the power grid is like travelers boarding a train. There are multiple steps to take before they can reach their final ...

Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Pollen Sponge to Tackle Water Contaminants

Apr. 7, 2021 — Scientists have created a reusable, biodegradable sponge that can readily soak up oil and other organic solvents from contaminated water sources, making it a promising alternative for tackling marine ...

A New Material Enables the Usage of 'Calcium' for Batteries

Apr. 6, 2021 — Scientists have developed a new fluorine-free calcium (Ca) electrolyte based on a hydrogen (monocarborane) cluster that could potentially realize rechargeable Ca ...