Renewable Energy

    Lead-free Solar Material with a Built-in Switch

    Solar panels, also known as photovoltaics, rely on semiconductor devices, or solar cells, to convert energy from the sun into electricity. To generate electricity, solar cells need...

    Demonstration of Biodegradable Printed Circuit

    According to the United Nations, less than a quarter of all U.S. electronic waste gets recycled. In 2021 alone, global e-waste surged to 57.5...

    Lighter, Denser Fuel Cell for Alternate Energy

    Fuel cell technology is continuously evolving as renewable energy and alternate energy sources become an increasingly important means of reducing global dependence on fossil...

    DIY Project That could Transform Solar Power

    A do-it-yourself device that started life as a hobby and took off during COVID-19 could help to unlock the next generation of solar energy,...

    Quick EV Charging, with a Tailor-made Touch

    Despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles, many consumers still hesitate to make the switch. One reason is that it takes so much longer...

    New heat-tolerant High-capacity Capacitors

    Capacitors are energy storage devices—consisting of two electrodes and an electrolyte—that are capable of rapid charging and discharging because of charge adsorption and desorption...

    Global Energy Demand: The Impact on Fuel Transformation

    Many countries established challenging global targets in the Paris Agreement to stabilize and lower carbon emissions and lessen climate change. The production of electricity...

    Can Propane be a Solution for more Sustainable Air Conditioning?

    Current severe heatwaves that will likely increase in severity and frequency in the future are driving a rise in the use of air conditioners,...

    Next-generation Polymer-based Battery Design

    A breakthrough from Deakin University researchers could help address a major obstacle in the development of an environmentally-friendly, cost-effective, polymer-based battery. The team from Deakin's...

    Will Hydrogen Become the Preferred Fuel Source for Sustainability

    Fossil fuels have been extremely effective in powering the human desire to improve living conditions on earth. They have provided the basis for controllable...

    New Drivers for Hydrogen Fuel Cells looks Promising

    Hydrogen fuel cells hold a lot of promise as sustainable and eco-friendly energy sources to power transportation by land, air, and sea. But traditional...

    Steps toward Low-cost Hydrogen-based Energy

    A study led by UCLA researchers could help accelerate the use of hydrogen as an environmentally friendly source of energy in transportation and other...

    Promising Steps Towards High-speed Motors for Fuel Cell Components

    The transport sector is transforming towards climate-friendly powertrains with significantly reduced CO2 emissions. The electrification of powertrains remains a major challenge not only for trucks,...

    Ideating Energy Efficient, Wireless Charging Roads

    Wireless charging roads equipped with energy storage systems are promising electric vehicles sbyvirtue of their substantial advantages in time-saving and reduced pressure on the...

    Making Carbon-neutral Jet Fuel

    Researchers have designed a fuel production system that uses water, carbon dioxide (CO2), and sunlight to produce aviation fuel. They have implemented the system...

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