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
New technique allows rapid screening for new types of solar cells | MIT News
Approach could bypass the time-consuming steps currently needed to test new photovoltaic materials.
Dec. 20, 2017 • ~7 min
No more blackouts? | MIT News
New framework guarantees stability of microgrids that supply local power in developing countries.
Nov. 8, 2017 • ~8 min
Transparent, flexible solar cells | MIT News
Researchers develop a novel technique using graphene to create solar cells they can mount on surfaces ranging from glass to plastic to paper and tape.
July 28, 2017 • ~13 min
Scientists make microscopes from droplets | MIT News
With chemistry and light, researchers can tune the focus of tiny beads of liquid.
March 10, 2017 • ~7 min
Advanced silicon solar cells | MIT News
MIT mechanical engineers are leading an effort to detect defects that reduce efficiency.
Feb. 17, 2017 • ~14 min
How to achieve “green” desalination | MIT News
Workshop explores ways to reduce or eliminate the carbon footprint of seawater desalination plants.
Oct. 19, 2016 • ~8 min
New solar cell is more efficient, costs less than its counterparts | MIT News
Exposed in step-like formation, layers of new photovoltaic cell harvest more of sun’s energy.
Aug. 29, 2016 • ~10 min
3-D printed structures “remember” their shapes | MIT News
Heat-responsive materials may aid in controlled drug delivery and solar panel tracking.
Aug. 26, 2016 • ~9 min
Sponge creates steam using ambient sunlight | MIT News
Bubble-wrapped structure requires no mirrors or lenses to focus the sun’s heat.
Aug. 22, 2016 • ~7 min
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