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10/12/2018
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By David Williams
Triboelectricity: Renewable, wireless energy source generates electricity from motion
Wireless energy transfer has been around as a concept for quite a long time now. But it has never really been implemented in a practical sense. Now a team of researchers from Clemson University has developed a fully working wireless energy source that is capable of generating electricity from simple motions such as waves, taps, […]
09/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
An international team attempts to gain a better understanding of fusion reactors
Researchers from around the world have come to the university town of Greifswald, Germany to run tests on one of the biggest and most complex fusion reactors ever built. Their latest experiment campaign could help speed up the predicted timetable for practical fusion power, an article in Science Daily stated. The Wendelstein 7-X stellarator is […]
09/11/2018
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By David Williams
Researchers create new “smart windows” that block out the sun and turn sunlight into electricity
Have you ever heard of windows that can turn from transparent to opaque, and thereby block out light from the sun? So-called smart windows have been around for quite some time now. Now one research team says they have made a quiet breakthrough that will allow for the construction of highly efficient smart windows that […]
09/03/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
New supercapacitor could be an ideal alternative to lithium-ion batteries
A study published in Advanced Materials discusses the discovery of a new supercapacitor that features both stability and a high energy density, which, with further development, could be a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The supercapacitor was created by researchers from the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley) in collaboration with the Molecular Foundry, […]
08/29/2018
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By David Williams
Fisker solid-state battery promises 500-mile range and a 1-minute charge time for electric cars
Unless you’re a fan of the Aston Martin vehicle brand or you follow news about high-end sports cars, Henrik Fisker is a man whose name you’ve probably never even heard of. But his name might be of great significance if his promises about a new kind of battery technology that can be used in future […]
08/21/2018
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By Russel Davis
Researchers discover way to make lithium-ion battery components out of recycled glass bottles
Scientists have found a way to develop nanosilicon anodes, essential components of lithium-ion batteries, using recycled glass bottles. According to researchers at the University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering, silicon anodes can store significantly more energy compared with traditional graphite anodes. However, the research team noted that the expansion and shrinkage that take place during the […]
08/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
“The potential is huge!” say researchers who were able to develop advanced biofuels using only existing power plants
A decade’s worth of studies on biomass gasification has finally delivered “huge” results for Swedish researchers. In a Science Daily article, they announced breakthroughs in conversion technology that would let countries like Sweden produce large amounts of renewable fuels without the need to build expensive new power plants. Chalmers University of Technology (Chalmers) energy expert […]
08/08/2018
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By David Williams
Researchers create first rechargeable proton battery in effort to find more environmentally-friendly energy storage
As the world becomes more reliant on batteries to power all sorts of gadgets and machinery, there will come a time when existing solutions just won’t be enough anymore. Someday, the need for alternative energy storage solutions will become a major problem. And when that day arrives, it will be good to have a properly […]
07/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
British company successfully tested its prototype nuclear fusion reactor at temperatures hotter than the Sun
Representatives of a British firm claimed that its prototype nuclear fusion reactor has successfully sustained temperatures that exceed the heat generated by the Sun. In an article on SHTF Plan.com, the company claimed that commercial customers could expect practical fusion power by 2030. Tokamak Energy reported that its ST40 fusion reactor has managed to heat […]
07/27/2018
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By Edsel Cook
University of Utah engineer received $2M grant to develop smarter tech to tackle power outages
A new research laboratory is being constructed in Utah. Funded by the U.S. Navy, it will develop microgrid technologies that can help communities maintain or restore their supply of electricity after a natural disaster or a cyber attack takes out the main power grid, an article in News Wise states. When Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto […]
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