Headline: Sustainable plastics from agricultural waste

■ Release Date: 2024.3.18

■ Published by: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

■ Keywords: plastics, renewable resources, nylon

■ Abstract:

Scientists have developed a sustainable method to make high-performance plastics from agricultural leftovers, turning them into valuable materials.

Headline: Reimagining the future of solar energy

■ Release Date: 2024.3.18

■ Published by: University of Cambridge

■ Keywords: solar cell, energy, solar panel

■ Abstract:

New research suggests that there might be other ways to generate solar energy than just trying to make individual solar cells super-efficient.

Headline: Fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries on the horizon

■ Release Date: 2024.3.18

■ Published by: University of Adelaide

■ Keywords: lithium, sulphur, battery

■ Abstract:

New research shows that the next generation of lithium-sulphur (Li||S) batteries may be capable of being charged in less than five minutes, instead of several hours as is currently the case.

Headline: Bendable energy storage materials by cool science

■ Release Date: 2024.3.19

■ Published by: Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)

■ Keywords: energy storage, mesoporous metal oxides, vanadium

■ Abstract:

Imaging being able to wear clothes that charge your gadgets just by wearing them. New research has brought us a step closer to achieving this reality.

Headline: Crawfish could transfer ionic lithium from their environment into food chain

■ Release Date: 2024.3.20

■ Published by: American Chemical Society

■ Keywords: lithium, battery, contaminant

■ Abstract:

Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are showing up in ever more devices, and the increasing use of this technology means more lithium is expected to find its way into the environment as a contaminant. In new research, a team has explored how this ion accumulates in a common Southern crustacean, the crawfish, with implications for the environment and public health.

Headline: Recyclable reagent and sunlight convert carbon monoxide into methanol

■ Release Date: 2024.3.20

■ Published by: DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory

■ Keywords: carbon dioxide, methanol, catalyst

■ Abstract:

Scientists have demonstrated the selective conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into methanol using a cascade reaction strategy. The two-part process is powered by sunlight, occurs at room temperature and at ambient pressure, and employs a recyclable organic reagent that's similar to a catalyst found in natural photosynthesis.

Headline: N-channel diamond field-effect transistor

■ Release Date: 2024.3.21

■ Published by: National Institute for Materials Science, Japan

■ Keywords: semiconductor, transistor, silicon

■ Abstract:

A research team has developed an n-channel diamond MOSFET (metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor). The developed n-channel diamond MOSFET provides a key step toward CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor: one of the most popular technologies in the computer chip) integrated circuits for harsh-environment- applications as well as the development of diamond power electronics.

Headline: Researchers take major step toward developing next-generation solar cells

■ Release Date: 2024.3.22

■ Published by: University of Colorado at Boulder

■ Keywords: solar cells, perovskite, silicon

■ Abstract:

Engineers have discovered a new way to manufacture solar cells using perovskite semiconductors. It could lead to lower-cost, more efficient systems for powering homes, cars, boats and drones.

Headline: Revolutionizing hydrogen production: Economical and efficient solutions unveiled

■ Release Date: 2024.3.22

■ Published by: Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)

■ Keywords: hydrogen, nickel, catalysts

■ Abstract:

Scientists introduce superaerophobic three-dimensional nickel nanostructured catalysts for accelerated water electrolysis.