Small Nuclear Reactors Could Reduce Carbon Emissions In The U.S.
Small nuclear reactors could lower carbon dioxide emissions in the US, as they are much cheaper, safer and easier to build and operate than their...
Cold Cities Less Energy-Efficient Than Warm Ones, Study
New research published in the latest issue of Environmental Research Letters, suggests that energy consumption and demands are much higher in cold cities.
Dr. Michael...
3D Printable Thin Film Thermoelectric Generator is Flexible Enough to Install Anywhere
Most energy systems are extremely inefficient, but flexible thermoelectric generators could recover some of that lost energy and put it back into the system.
If...
Bio-Batteries Produce Clean Electricity from Bacteria
Proteins on the surface of microbes can be harnessed for electrical power, according to a study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy...
Long Lasting Li-Ion Batteries Developed by Hitachi Maxell
Real time monitoring of lithium (Li) ions in rechargeable batteries is now possible thanks to a new technology developed by the Japanese giant in manufacturing of...
Could Fracking Cut Carbon Emissions?
US carbon emissions have fallen quite a bit as a result of fracking. Good news? There’s a catch 22.
Energy companies across the country are...
Vanadium Oxide and Graphene Ribbons Increase EV Battery Lifespan
One concern of electric vehicle owners is battery lifespan, which could cost many thousands of dollars to replace, but a new development by Rice...
Recyclable Organic Solar Cell Hits New Efficiency Record at 2.7%
Photovoltaic organic solar cells have the potential to be truly green, but often their manufacturing processes are not so green.
Petroleum- and silicon-based solar cells...
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Phinergy’s Recycled Aluminum-Air Battery Could Power Future EVs
Aluminum-Air batteries are nothing new, but a recent innovation by Phinergy, as well as compelling test data, could solve electric vehicle range concerns.
We all...
New Thermoelectric Tube by Panasonic Recovers Lost Heat Energy
The latest technology by the giant Panasonic, a "thermoelectric tube," is being tested at their Northeastern Clean Center in Kyoto City for its power...
