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Nanocrystal Solar Cells Squeeze Extra Juice Out of Sunlight
Laboratory measurements of “carrier multiplication” verified in real solar energy photovoltaic devices made of tiny quantum dots.
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Fuel Cell Catalysts Caught in the Act of Aging
Researchers have captured the first three-dimensional images of changes in shape, composition, and position of individual catalyst particles during electrochemical cycling.
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A New Tool to Probe the Inner Workings of Rechargeable Batteries
A new spectroscopic “fingerprinting” technique has been developed at a DOE user facility to identify chemical degradation products deep inside a working rechargeable battery.
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Metal Oxide Nanosheets: Graphene's Inorganic Cousin
New, scalable manufacturing technique grows metal oxide nanosheets with astronomical aspect-ratios, opening the door to intriguing material properties.
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Being Uncoordinated Can Improve Thermoelectric Performance
Antimony atoms with uncoordinated electrons block flow of heat in thermoelectric materials.
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Brains, Knees, . . . and now Batteries
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method non-destructively images the chemical and structural changes in a lithium ion battery.
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Hydrogen Production Forwards and Backwards
A single reversible catalyst enables energy to be both stored and released on demand.
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Tether No More: A Revised Model for Plant Cell Walls
Biomechanical studies challenge current depictions of plant primary cell wall architecture.
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Pumping up the Yield of Biofuels
A scalable catalytic process improves the yield of biofuels by 40%.
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“One Pot” Recipe for Biofuels
“One pot” catalyst converts up to 20% of dry biomass to a critical chemical used in biofuel production.
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Lessons from Fukushima
Experts look at past nuclear accidents and potential scenarios to identify gaps in understanding nuclear fuel behavior.
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Novel Electrodes for High Performance Batteries
New nanostructured electrodes have 10 times the charging speed and higher battery power.
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Cutting the Cost for Commercial Gas Purification – Theory Leads the Way for a...
Novel material for purifying gases could significantly lower industrial energy costs.
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Enhancing the Output of LED Lighting
Adding nanostructured regions to boost LED light output.
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Improving Catalysis by Putting the Best Face Forward
New catalyst structures for fuel cells in vehicles improve activity and stability compared to commercial platinum counterparts.
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There’s a Great Future in Plastic Solar Cells
Researchers have created an environmentally-friendly plastic coating that converts a wide range of electrical conductors into air-stable components for flexible, less expensive electronics.
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Electrical Energy Storage Using Carbon Slurries
New scalable, high power energy storage possible with carbon-electrolyte slurries.
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Can Magnetism Explain High Temperature Superconductivity?
Visualization of electron pair binding confirms predictions about how high temperature superconductivity works.
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Low-Cost, Third Generation Solar Cells on Solid Ground
Novel, liquid-less design promises to improve long-term stability and durability of dye-sensitized solar cells while hitting high efficiency marks.
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Simple Synthesis of Pore Highways Inside of Catalysts
House-of-Cards structure leads to improved zeolite catalyst.
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