Removing carbon dioxide from power plant exhaust
MIT researchers are developing a battery that could both capture carbon dioxide in power plant exhaust and convert it to a solid ready for safe disposal.
July 29, 2019 • ~15 min
Enriching solid-state batteries
MIT researchers demonstrate a method to make a smaller, safer, and faster lithium-rich ceramic electrolyte.
July 11, 2019 • ~14 min
Engineers develop concept for hybrid heavy-duty trucks
Long-haul trucks with electric motors combined with gas-alcohol engines could slash pollution levels and greenhouse gases.
April 9, 2019 • ~7 min
New approach could boost energy capacity of lithium batteries
“Hybrid” cathodes could provide more power for a given weight and volume.
March 25, 2019 • ~6 min
MIT engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts
The silent, lightweight aircraft doesn’t depend on fossil fuels or batteries.
Nov. 21, 2018 • ~8 min
Extending the life of low-cost, compact, lightweight batteries
New design could greatly extend the shelf life of single-use metal-air batteries for electric vehicles, off-grid storage, and other applications.
Nov. 8, 2018 • ~7 min
Engineers turn plastic insulator into heat conductor | MIT News
Technique could prevent overheating of laptops, mobile phones, and other electronics.
March 30, 2018 • ~8 min
A new way to find better battery materials | MIT News
Design principles could point to better electrolytes for next-generation lithium batteries.
March 25, 2018 • ~6 min
A new approach to rechargeable batteries | MIT News
New metal-mesh membrane could solve longstanding problems and lead to inexpensive power storage.
Jan. 22, 2018 • ~5 min
Jennifer Rupp wins international electrochemistry prize | MIT News
Assistant professor is honored for her work on energy storage systems and safer, solid-state lithium electrolyte batteries.
Dec. 22, 2017 • ~3 min
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