Materials for energy Research update New photocatalyst makes liquid fuel with few unwanted byproducts Technology could boost carbon-neutral fuel production Read article: New photocatalyst makes liquid fuel with few unwanted byproducts
Materials for energy Research update Ultraporous metal-organic frameworks could make clean energy carriers The materials can store large amounts of hydrogen and methane in their nanoscopic pores Read article: Ultraporous metal-organic frameworks could make clean energy carriers
Thin films and coatings Research update Porous polymer could help regulate heat and light in buildings Low cost material has tuneable optical properties with a range of practical applications Read article: Porous polymer could help regulate heat and light in buildings
Catalysis and chemistry Research update Researchers discover an origin of dendrite growth in lithium-metal batteries Mechanistic studies hint at how to make devices safer Read article: Researchers discover an origin of dendrite growth in lithium-metal batteries
Energy storage and management Opinion and reviews Going against the flow Dave Elliott looks at whether battery technology can solve the storage dilemma Read article: Going against the flow
Materials Research update Heat transport theory goes universal New methodology is applicable to all solids, be they crystals, polycrystalline solids, alloys or glasses Read article: Heat transport theory goes universal
Quantum mechanics Podcasts Quantum teleportation, FLASH radiotherapy and the end of electricity from coal We discuss developments in real-world quantum teleportation, how government policies can affect start-ups and the take-up of alternative technologies to coal Read article: Quantum teleportation, FLASH radiotherapy and the end of electricity from coal
Materials for energy Research update Water-based batteries enable a green energy future A potassium-ion cell with a water-based electrolyte shows competitive performance for safe and low-cost green energy storage Read article: Water-based batteries enable a green energy future
Energy storage and management Research update New device excels at making hydrogen using concentrated sunlight System could be scaled-up to supply clean and renewable energy Read article: New device excels at making hydrogen using concentrated sunlight
Materials for energy News Industries join forces to power up electric vehicles The UK plans to secure battery manufacture from mine to motor, bringing a projected £4.8 billion to the chemical industry by 2030 Read article: Industries join forces to power up electric vehicles
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