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Futuristic power plant concept. Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the Sun and all other stars. During fusion, the nuclei of two atoms are…
Xiulin Ruan, a Purdue University professor of mechanical engineering, holds up his lab’s sample of the whitest paint on record. Credit: Purdue University/Jared Pike New…
Clemson physicist joins forces with collaborators from China and Denmark to create hybrid compound. Thermoelectrics directly convert heat into electricity and power a wide array…
Justin Billing, shown here, and his PNNL colleagues are advancing technologies and approaches to convert different kinds of materials, including food waste, into biofuels. (Photo…
Illustration Credit: Cortland Johnson | PNNL Small stockpiles of biomass such as sewage, food waste, and wood chips are often overlooked in visions of future…
Combined blue and red illumination enhances growth, biosynthesis of D. Salina microalgae. As ethanol, biodiesel, and other biofuels continue to present challenges, such as competing…
Americans used 7 percent less energy in 2020 due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 energy flow chart released by Lawrence Livermore National…
Hydrogen is a pollution-free energy source when it’s extracted from water using sunlight instead of fossil fuels. But current strategies for “splitting” or breaking apart…
Fusion reactor technologies are well-positioned to contribute to our future power needs in a safe and sustainable manner. Numerical models can provide researchers with information…
Highway and wind turbines in Tamil Nadu, India. India has ambitious scale-up plans for renewable energy over the next decade. Credit: iStock Berkeley Lab-led team…
Schematic of thermal interactions with the environment and energy transfers that are needed for the theoretical minimum thermal load (TMTL) calculation. Credit: Julia Laser and…
The plasma vessel from Asdex Upgrade. At the bottom you can see the divertor’s baffle plates. Credit: © Volker Rohde On March 21, 1991, the…
Exploring different scenarios and variables in the storage design space, researchers find the parameter combinations for innovative, low-cost long-duration energy storage to potentially make a…
Researchers have developed a new way to test long-lasting perovskite formulations that could be used for solar cells. The high-throughput automated degradation test system monitors…
Berkeley Lab co-led collaboration with DESY and TU Freiberg brings us a step closer to more efficient photovoltaics and solar fuel systems. In the past…
The cryptocurrency market has been abuzz as Bitcoin gains popularity with investors, reaching an all-time high of over $60,000 apiece in March. In a commentary…
Floating solar farms could help to protect lakes and reservoirs from some of the harms of climate change, a new study suggests. However, given the…
Conceptual diagram of single atom catalyst developed by KIST researchers. Credit: Korea Institue of Science and Technology(KIST) Individual Pt atoms participate in catalytic reactions to…
Ultralow-Temperature Supercapacitors Using Porous Carbon Aerogel – Could Power Mars & Polar Missions
A porous carbon aerogel improves the low-temperature performance of supercapacitors, which could help supply energy for space missions and polar activities. Credit: Adapted from Nano…