Researchers from the Fraunhofer ISE have been investigating the effects of extreme environments on solar collectors.
Energy
Dual-function electrolyte increases battery lifespan
Researchers at ORNL have developed an unconventional battery chemistry aimed at producing batteries that last longer than previously thought possible.
Microchips that keep their cool up to 300 degrees C
Researchers have fabricated compact SOI CMOS microchips that perform at temperatures the current generation of electronics can’t handle.
Real or Artifact: CO2 Photo-Catalysis versus Carbon Contamination
Geoff Ozin asks if carbon dioxide capture and utilization, a potential solution to the CO2 problem, is feasible with today’s photo-conversion technology.
Testing the toroidal-field jacket for ITER
Chinese researchers publish observation and analysis of structural transformation for the ITER TF jacket after tensile test at cryogenic temperatures.
Assessing Water Issues in China’s Coal Industry
Some sectors in the Chinese coal industry are highly water intensive, and water shortages could become a major barrier for further development.
Identifying the Global Coal Industry’s Water Risks
The water–energy nexus is becoming one of the great challenges of our generation—one that also holds significant implications for all.
Tiny Step Edges, Big Step for Surface Science
Experiments at the Vienna University of Technology can explain the behavior of electrons at tiny step edges on titanium oxide surface.
New lig in town: Renewable hybrid electrode based on lignin confined on reduced graphene oxide
A renewable hybrid electrode consisting of lignin nanocrystals confined on reduced graphene oxide (RGO) is developed for energy storage materials.
Degradation discovery could extend solar cell lifetime
Spiro-MeOTAD shows surprising behaviour in detailed OIST study.
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