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Lithium-ion batteries are common in consumer electronics. They are one of the most popular types of rechargeable batteries for portable electronics, with a high energy density, no memory effect and only a slow loss of charge when not in use. Now, researchers are exploring new energy storage technology that could give the battery an even longer life cycle.
Mar 8th, 2015
Read moreResearchers investigated and compared volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from 37 different products, such as air fresheners, cleaning products, laundry supplies, and personal care products, including those with certifications and claims of 'green' and 'organic'.
Mar 5th, 2015
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Study finds potential for reduced carbon emissions and lower power costs.
Mar 5th, 2015
Read moreThe power grid is based on technology from the early 20th century. That needs to change.
Mar 4th, 2015
Read moreWhether it's swapping your car for an electric vehicle, or your natural gas furnace for geothermal heating, transitioning from fossil fuels to electric-powered technology is widely believed to be the best way to lower carbon emissions. But knowing where the electricity comes from to power those 'eco-alternatives' is critical. If that electricity comes from burning oil and coal, it might mean that green alternatives aren't that green after all.
Mar 4th, 2015
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Drivers have been slow to adopt electric vehicles due to 'range anxiety', the fear of becoming stranded with an empty battery. This phenomenon was recently addressed in a study that aims to explain range anxiety and determine whether hands-on experience can reduce drivers' stress.
Mar 3rd, 2015
Read moreThe Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) have launched the Clean Energy Incubator Network. The program, funded by the Energy Department, aims to improve the performance of clean energy business incubators, connect critical industry and energy sector partners, and advance clean energy technologies emerging from universities and federal laboratories.
Mar 3rd, 2015
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The chemical signature of water vapor emitted by combustion sources such as vehicles and furnaces has been found in the smoggy winter inversions that often choke Salt Lake City. The discovery may give researchers a new tool to track down the sources of pollutants and climate-changing carbon dioxide gas.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Read moreResearchers have taken a step closer to producing solar fuel using artificial photosynthesis. In a new study, they have successfully tracked the electrons' rapid transit through a light-converting molecule.
Mar 2nd, 2015
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Researchers present their views on the potentials and challenges of synthetic fuels.
Mar 2nd, 2015
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To make ships more eco-efficient, engineers have been working with alternative fuels. A Norwegian engineer is currently pursuing a new approach: With Vindskip, he has designed a cargo ship that is powered by wind and gas.
Feb 27th, 2015
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Sewage sludge, green waste, production residue from the food industry, straw or animal excrement - with the biobattery's modular concept a much larger range of biomass can be utilized for energy recovery than previously. Researchers show that they can convert organic residues into electricity, heat, purified gas, engine oil and high quality biochar using this process.
Feb 27th, 2015
Read moreUsing models that blend global economics, geography, ecology and environmental sciences is essential to understanding how changes in trade and natural systems in one part of the world affect those in another, a review concludes.
Feb 27th, 2015
Read moreEngineers have invented a simpler process that can simultaneously remove both salts and organic contaminants from the wastewater, all while producing additional energy.
Feb 25th, 2015
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Based on a study of a commercially available electric car, scientists report that emissions and driving range can vary greatly depending on regional energy sources and climate.
Feb 25th, 2015
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Ensuring the power grid keeps the lights on in large cities could be easier with a new battery design that packs far more energy than any other battery of its kind and size.
Feb 25th, 2015
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Sizing techniques play an essential role in the design of renewable energies for hybrid energy systems, and now, a team of researchers is using a 'fuzzy logic' algorithm to determine optimal sizing for hybrid photovoltaic panel/battery systems.
Feb 25th, 2015
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Solution enables a battery with both high efficiency and current density.
Feb 24th, 2015
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