Evaluating battery revenues for offshore wind farms using advanced modeling
MIT researchers reveal inadequacies in current battery models.
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The factory of the future, batteries not included
Everactive provides an industrial “internet of things” platform built on its battery-free sensors.
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3 Questions: Asegun Henry on five “grand thermal challenges” to stem the tide of global warming
“Our mission here is to save humanity from extinction due to climate change,” says MIT professor.
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Study unveils details of how a widely used catalyst splits water
“Gold standard” material for generating oxygen from water divulges its molecular mechanisms.
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New electrode design may lead to more powerful batteries
An MIT team has devised a lithium metal anode that could improve the longevity and energy density of future batteries.
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Zeroing in on decarbonization
Wielding complex algorithms, nuclear science and engineering doctoral candidate Nestor Sepulveda spins out scenarios for combating climate change.
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Understanding the impact of deep-sea mining
Mining materials from the sea floor could help secure a low-carbon future, but researchers are racing to understand the environmental effects.
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A new mathematical approach to understanding zeolites
Study of minerals widely used in industrial processes could lead to discovery of new materials for catalysis and filtering.
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New type of electrolyte could enhance supercapacitor performance
Novel class of “ionic liquids” may store more energy than conventional electrolytes — with less risk of catching fire.
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New approach could boost energy capacity of lithium batteries
“Hybrid” cathodes could provide more power for a given weight and volume.
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