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‘Tug of War’ Tactic Enhances Chemical Separations for Critical Materials

by U.S. Department of Energy

A new method for separating metals called lanthanides that are important in developing clean energy technologies

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Research Lights Up Process for Turning CO2 into Sustainable Fuel

by University of Nottingham

Newly developed copper-based material facilitates solar-driven conversion of carbon dioxide into methanol

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Reimagining the Future of Solar Energy

by University of Cambridge

Study explores tweaking solar panel efficiency based on solar light concentration at different global locations

illustration of two batteries containing layers of spheres in blue, yellow, black, and grey; Diagram depicting the stabilization of a lithium metal anode-based all-solid-state battery through the bottom electrodeposition mechanism

A Breakthrough in All-Solid-State Battery Technology

by Pohang University of Science & Technology

New stabilization approach enhances the performance of the lithium from the bottom through electrodeposition

a low angle view of three very large silver cylindrical hydrogen storage tanks against a backdrop blue sky with fluffy white clouds and green tree leaves on the right edge of the image

New Technique for Fossil-Free Production of Hydrogen

by KTH, Royal Institute of Technology

Breakthrough research makes sustainable hydrogen production safe and more efficient

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New Triple-Junction Tandem Solar Cells with World-Record Efficiency Invented

by National University of Singapore

Cutting-edge solar cells combine perovskite and silicon to achieve power conversion efficiency of over 27 percent

close up of solar cells with sun reflecting in the top right corner, modern perovskite high performance solar cell module

MIT-Led Study Enhances Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency

by Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Research unveils nanoscale engineering strategies to boost efficiency and durability of next-gen solar technology

Illustration of various IoT medical devices, like pacemakers and heartrate monitors

Dual-Energy Harvesting Device Could Power Future Wireless Medical Implants

by Penn State

New device can harvest energy from magnetic field and ultrasound sources simultaneously, converting it to electricity

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Groundbreaking Discovery for Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly Hydrogen Production

by Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

Breakthrough electrolysis technology enables efficient and stable production of green hydrogen

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Blowing in the Wind: Gateway to the Carbon-Neutral Energy Sector

by Olena Shynkaruk, PhD

The wind power industry is rapidly advancing and innovating to meet demand

Rows of solar panels set up in open field

Green Energy Advancements: The Latest in Solar Energy R&D

by Lauren Everett

Expert insights about the current landscape of solar energy research and examples of some of the DOE's areas of interest to improve the capabilities of solar power

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Physicists Trap Electrons in a 3D Crystal for the First Time

by Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The results open the door to exploring superconductivity and other exotic electronic states in three-dimensional materials

New Approach May Help Extract More Heat from Geothermal Reservoirs

by Penn State

Researchers have proposed a process called the fracture conductivity tuning technique for geothermal plants

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Calculating How Much of the Universe Is Made Up of Matter

by Chiba University

A research team relies on measuring the number of galaxy members to determine the mass of galaxy clusters

Researchers Unveil a New, Economical Approach for Producing Green Hydrogen

by University of Colorado Boulder

Study lays the groundwork for a commercially viable means of producing syngas

Record-Breaking Tandem Solar Cell Now with Precise Scientific Explanations

by Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin

Researchers are the first to present a rigorous, peer-reviewed publication on the structure of tandem cells

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DOE and Sweden Sign Joint Agreement to Increase Scientific Cooperation

by U.S. Department of Energy

The agreement reflects the United States and Sweden’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge

Demystifying Vortex Rings in Nuclear Fusion, Supernovae

by University of Michigan

A mathematical model could help engineers control their behavior in power generation and more

Solutions for Battery Characterization

by Lab Manager

Join Lab Manager and our experts as we discuss battery value chain

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The Transformative Power of Nanomaterials

by Olena Shynkaruk, PhD

While nanomaterials already play important roles in health and energy, we're still discovering their many applications