Headline: A safe, easy, and affordable way to store and retrieve hydrogen

■ Release Date: 2023.7.10

■ Published by: RIKEN

■ Keywords: hydrogen, ammonia, perovskite

■ Abstract:

Researchers have discovered a compound that uses a chemical reaction to store ammonia, potentially offering a safer and easier way to store this important chemical. This discovery makes it possible not only to safely and conveniently store ammonia, but also the important hydrogen is carries, and it should help lead the way to a decarbonized society with a practical hydrogen economy.

Headline: Next-generation flow battery design sets records

■ Release Date: 2023.7.10

■ Published by: DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

■ Keywords: energy storage, fuels, flow battery

■ Abstract:

A new flow battery design achieves long life and capacity for grid energy storage from renewable fuels.

Headline: Highly efficient ruthenium-based catalysts with caffeine and theophylline

■ Release Date: 2023.7.11

■ Published by: University of Liege

■ Keywords: ruthenium, catalysts, theophylline

■ Abstract:

Researchers are developing highly efficient biosourced catalysts based on caffeine and theophylline, two natural substances.

Headline: Thermal cloak passively keeps electric vehicles cool in the summer and warm in the winter

■ Release Date: 2023.7.11

■ Published by: Cell Press

■ Keywords: silica, aluminum, battery

■ Abstract:

When an electric vehicle is parked outside, its temperature can swing wildly from day to night and season to season, which can lead to deterioration of the battery. To dampen these fluctuations and extend the battery's lifespan, researchers have designed an all-season thermal cloak that can cool an electric vehicle by 8°C on a hot day and warm it by 6.8°C at night. The cloak, made predominantly of silica and aluminum, can do so passively without outside energy input and operates without any modification between hot or cold weather.

Headline: A foundation that fits just right gives superconducting nickelates a boost

■ Release Date: 2023.7.12

■ Published by: DOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

■ Keywords: nickel, superconductor, nickelate

■ Abstract:

Researchers made thin films of an exciting new nickel oxide superconductor that are free of extended defects. This improved the material's ability to conduct electricity with no loss and gave them the first clear view of its properties. They discovered that this nickelate is more like the superconducting cuprates than previously thought.

Headline: Towards crack-resistant nanoparticle-based latex films

■ Release Date: 2023.7.12

■ Published by: Shinshu University

■ Keywords: latex, rotaxane, nanoparticle

■ Abstract:

Synthetic latex films are widely used across many fields, but they usually contain harmful additives to enhance their strength. In a recent study, researchers have developed a new class of latex films composed of rotaxane-crosslinked acrylic nanoparticles. These films exhibit remarkable mechanical properties, including excellent crack-propagation resistance without any additives, and are easily recyclable, paving the way for more environmentally friendly materials.

Headline: New material could hold key to reducing energy consumption in computers and electronics

■ Release Date: 2023.7.13

■ Published by: University of Minnesota

■ Keywords: semimetal, topological, chip

■ Abstract:

A University of Minnesota Twin Cities team has, for the first time, synthesized a thin film of a unique topological semimetal material that has the potential to generate more computing power and memory storage while using significantly less energy.

Headline: Researchers develop approach that can enable inexpensive mass manufacturing of micro-LED displays

■ Release Date: 2023.7.13

■ Published by: Optica

■ Keywords: semiconductor, silicon, semiconductor

■ Abstract:

New research describes a continuous roller printing approach that can precisely transfer thousands of microscopic semiconductor devices in a single shot. This method paves the way to creating large-scale arrays of optical components and could be used to rapidly manufacture micro-LED displays.

Headline: A ferroelectric transistor that stores and computes at scale

■ Release Date: 2023.7.13

■ Published by: University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science

■ Keywords: ferroelectric, transistor, molybdenum

■ Abstract:

Researchers have introduced a new FE-FET design that demonstrates record-breaking performances in both computing and memory.

Headline: Titanium oxide material lets sunlight drive green hydrogen production

■ Release Date: 2023.7.13

■ Published by: Drexel University

■ Keywords: titanium, hydrogen, fuel

■ Abstract:

As part of ongoing efforts to develop materials that could enable alternative energy sources, researchers have produced a titanium oxide nanofilament material that can harness sunlight to unlock the ubiquitous molecule's potential as a fuel source.