energy

As technology advances at a rapid pace, the environmental impact of electronic waste has become a significant concern. Traditional electronics, composed of non-biodegradable materials, contribute to the growing problem of e-waste pollution.…

Researchers led by Nagoya University in Japan successfully applied nanosheet technology to create a dielectric capacitor. This capacitor features the highest energy storage density ever recorded, as well as quick charging time, high output,…

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have synthesized a thin film of a unique topological semimetal material with the potential to generate more computing power and memory storage using less energy. Their work is published…

In a groundbreaking move, automotive designers are revolutionizing how legacy gateway subsystems operate. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, these innovators are migrating applications to an Ethernet network, enabling easy access to…

We all watched in horror when the residential apartment building collapsed in Florida two years ago. This case involved problems with how the concrete was cast, rendering it permeable to water and the corrosion of much of its steel…

No, I’m not talking about the Beach Boys (yes, I’m an old); I’m talking about harvesting energy from vibrations in our surroundings. Researchers have developed an energy-generating device of piezoelectric composites and carbon…

Photovoltaic cells work by absorbing light, knocking electrons loose, and allowing them to flow, which creates an electrical current. They capture that current and transfer it to wires. Storing this energy in batteries can be expensive and…

A "generic Air-gen effect" says that nearly any material can be engineered with nanopores to harvest cost-effective, scalable, interruption-free electricity. A team of engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently…

Aerospace, energy, transportation, and defense require sensors to measure and monitor under extremely harsh conditions for both human safety and mechanical systems integrity. Sensors must work in high temperatures and be rugged enough to…

Phase change inks could transform how we heat and cool buildings, homes, and cars, reducing energy use and global greenhouse gas emissions. Research led by Dr. Mohamad Taha and published in The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Journal of…