Energy, Power
Material developed to improve insulation for mobile devices, computers
Stanford researchers have found that a few layers of atomically thin materials can provide the same insulation as a sheet of glass, which is 100 times thicker and will improve the compactness of cell phones and computers.
Interdisciplinary team awarded grant to research bioenergy conversion
Cornell researchers received a $2 million grant to study the combination of inorganic semiconductor nanoparticles and bacterial cells for more efficient bioenergy conversion.
Greenhouse gases transformed into liquid fuel
Rice University researchers have found a common greenhouse gas could be repurposed in an efficient and environmentally friendly way with an electrolyzer that uses renewable electricity to produce pure liquid fuels.
Hybridization as a disruptive, profitable energy strategy for manufacturers
The basic configuration of electrical power systems for industrial and commercial applications has altered little for decades, but hybridization could change this in a disruptive and positive way.
Battery developed to harness energy from mixing freshwater and seawater
Stanford University researchers have developed technology to harness energy where salt and freshwater mingle, providing a massive source of renewable power that could be valuable for wastewater treatment plants.
Reducing freshwater use by power plants
West Virginia University researchers are seeking ways to quench the thirst of the nation’s power plants in a more cost-effective, environmentally-friendly fashion.
Battery-free sensor developed for underwater exploration
A submerged system developed by MIT researchers uses the vibration of piezoelectric materials to generate power and send and receive data.
Electrolyte developed to enhance supercapacitor performance
Researchers at MIT and several other institutions have developed an electrolyte for improving the efficiency and stability of supercapacitors while reducing their flammability.
Achieving long battery life with remote wireless devices
A lower self-discharge rate leads to longer operating life for batteries and a lower cost of ownership for remote wireless devices.
Smart power distribution architecture benefits
To improve power management applications, smart power distribution uses a de-centralized power architecture based on multiple electronic and electrical modules.