A new design for vanadium redox flow batteries could help fundamental research and accelerate commercialization of this energy storage technology. Within the realm of energy storage, redox flow batteries, in which energy…
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A glimpse inside a working battery
Chemists develop a new technique for observing chemical processes during battery operation. Image credit: Bastian Krueger Batteries have revolutionized energy storage, converting chemical energy to electrical energy that is used to power…
Making water-splitting for hydrogen storage 50 times more efficient
Experiments find the sweet spot for surface area and bubble trapping to create more efficient water-splitting devices. Image credit: Drew Hayes Unsplash Electrolysis is a technique used in chemistry to drive an…
Lead-free material shows promise in eco-friendly solar cells
Relatively inexpensive compound could perform safely and effectively in solar cells Organic–inorganic halide perovskites are an emerging class of materials that have shown great promise in a number of electronic and photovolataic…
Gentle laser processing of perovskites at the nanoscale
Scientists have developed a method for precise, fast, and high-quality laser processing of halide perovskites, promising light-emitting materials for solar energy, optical electronics, and metamaterials. Harnessing light on the nanoscale has enabled…
A fail-safe to keep batteries from catching fire
A “spillway” for electrons could keep lithium metal batteries from catching fire. Lithium metal batteries have long been promised as the “next generation in battery storage”, touting the ability to deliver at…
Eco-friendly perovskite solar cells made from peppermint oil and walnut aroma
A new eco-friendly perovskite solar cell improves stability and minimizes harmful solvents and lead leakage found in conventional cells. Solar energy technology is one of the most promising solutions to minimizing our…
Ultrasound device improves charge and run time in lithium metal batteries
Researchers at UC San Diego bring lithium metal batteries one step closer to commercialization with their new ultrasound device. Lithium metal batteries are considered a long sought-after energy powerhouse with the potential…
Scientists offer an inkjet printing technology to make compact, flexible battery elements
Researchers propose printing electrodes for lithium-ion batteries on an inkjet printer, which will reduce the electrodes’ thickness by 10-20 times. Advancements in battery technology have been the focal point of many research…
Geoffrey Ozin: Visionary Nanochemist Still Seeking New Frontiers
Geoffrey Ozin grew up in London, England, in the 1940s, where his father ran a small tailor shop, which created an early sense of identity and seemingly laid out a career plan….