//www.koonmotors.com/news/matter_energy/energy_and_resources/ Latest news on energy and resources. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:50:37 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:50:37 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/matter_energy/energy_and_resources/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906122111.htm 化学家设想未来,每一个房子powered by renewable energy stored in batteries. He has created a new battery that could have profound implications for the large-scale energy storage needed by wind and solar farms. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:21:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906122111.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112443.htm A recent study has unveiled a significant breakthrough in photoelectrode development. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112443.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125016.htm By adding a naturally-occurring polymer that makes wood more porous, scientists have engineered trees easier to disassemble into simpler building blocks. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125016.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124940.htm Carbon dioxide can be electrocatalytically reduced to useful resources using conventional catalysts such as gold or lead supported on conductive carbon. However, the high pH environment near electrodes often degrades the catalyst support, rendering them ineffective. Now, researchers have developed novel in-liquid plasma-treated titanium dioxide electrode decorated with silver nanoparticles as an alternate catalyst support, facilitating enhanced conversion of carbon dioxide to useful products, such as syngas, a clean alternative to fossil fuels. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124940.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124918.htm Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) provide our portable devices like tablets and mobiles -- and increasingly also vehicles -- with power. As the share of volatile renewable energy needing electricity storage increases, more and more LIBs are needed, lithium prices rise, resources dwindle, and the amount of depleted batteries that contain toxic substances increases. Researchers introduce a novel approach for the recovery of lithium from used LIBs. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124918.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124913.htm Simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT)-aided nonorthogonal multiple access (NOMA) system, used for communication in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoTs), suffers from significant energy loss with transmission distance. Now, researchers have developed an energy-efficient framework by applying SWIPT-NOMA to a distributed antenna system. This technology is expected to pave the way for more efficient and optimized IoT environments. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124913.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831234907.htm Hydrogen spillover is exactly what it sounds like. Small metal nanoparticles anchored on a thermally stable oxide, like silica, comprise a major class of catalysts, which are substances used to accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed themselves. The catalytic reaction usually occurs on the reactive -- and expensive -- metal, but on some catalysts, hydrogen atom-like equivalents literally spill from the metal to the oxide. These hydrogen-on-oxide species are called 'hydrogen spillover.' Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:49:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831234907.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121743.htm By controlling the arrangement of multiple inorganic and organic layers within crystals using a novel technique, researchers have shown they can control the energy levels of electrons and holes (positive charge carriers) within a class of materials called perovskites. This tuning influences the materials' optoelectronic properties and their ability to emit light of specific energies, demonstrated by their ability to function as a source of lasers. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121743.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131744.htm Molecular photoswitches that can both convert and store energy could be used to make solar energy harvesting more efficient. A team of researchers has used a quantum computing method to find a particularly efficient molecular structure for this purpose. Their procedure was based on a dataset of more than 400,000 molecules, which they screened to find the optimum molecular structure for solar energy storage materials. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131744.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131737.htm Carbon capture is a promising method to help slow climate change. With this approach, carbon dioxide (CO¬¬2) is trapped before it escapes into the atmosphere, but the process requires a large amount of energy and equipment. Now, researchers have designed a capture system using an electrochemical cell that can easily grab and release CO2. The device operates at room temperature and requires less energy than conventional, amine-based carbon-capture systems. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131737.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125841.htm Methylcyclohexane is very promising as a hydrogen carrier that can safely and efficiently transport and store hydrogen. However, the dehydrogenation process using catalysts has issues due to its durability and large energy loss. Recently, researchers have succeeded in using solid oxide fuel cells to generate electricity directly from methylcyclohexane and recover toluene for reuse. This research is expected to not only reduce energy requirements but also explore new chemical synthesis by fuel cells. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125841.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120206.htm Mathematical modeling can show how to safely blend hydrogen with natural gas for transport in existing pipeline systems. A secure and reliable transition to hydrogen is one of the proposed solutions for the shift to a net-zero-carbon economy. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:02:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120206.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111832.htm Carbon slurries, which consist of a suspension of carbon particles in a solvent, are used to mass-produce battery electrodes. However, there are no adequate methods to evaluate whether the particles are uniformly dispersed in the slurry during the manufacturing process. In a recent study, researchers used an innovative approach, combining viscosity and electrochemical impedance measurements, to accurately assess the dispersibility of slurries, opening doors to enhanced electric vehicles and fuel cell batteries. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111832.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122544.htm Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries, according to a new study. Published in Nature, the findings represent the first physical footprint of river mining and its hydrological impacts on a global scale. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122544.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151722.htm If coal and natural gas power generation were 2% more efficient, then, every year, there could be 460 million fewer tons of carbon dioxide released and 2 trillion fewer gallons of water used. A recent innovation to the steam cycle used in fossil fuel power generation could achieve this. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:17:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151722.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111650.htm Efficient and cheap batteries that can also capture harmful emissions could be right around the corner, thanks to a new system that speeds up the development of catalysts for lithium-CO2 (Li-CO2) batteries. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111650.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821174253.htm The world needs greener ways to make chemicals. In a new study, researchers demonstrate one potential path toward this goal by adapting hydrogen fuel cell technologies. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:42:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821174253.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114338.htm Zinc-air batteries have emerged as a better alternative to lithium in a recent study into the advancement of sustainable battery systems. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:43:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114338.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818153123.htm New research reveals a promising breakthrough in green energy: an electrolyzer device capable of converting carbon dioxide into propane in a manner that is both scalable and economically viable. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:31:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818153123.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163930.htm 材料常常被认为是一个阶段,布鲁里溃疡t many engineering materials contain two or more phases, improving their properties and performance. These two-phase materials have inclusions, called precipitates, embedded in the microstructure. Alloys, a combination of two or more types of metals, are used in many applications, like turbines for jet engines and light-weight alloys for automotive applications, because they have very good mechanical properties due to those embedded precipitates. The average precipitate size, however, tends to increase over time-in a process called coarsening-which results in a degradation of performance for microstructures with nanoscale precipitates. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:39:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163930.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131812.htm Proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers converts surplus electric energy into transportable hydrogen energy as a clean energy solution. However, slow oxygen evolution reaction rates and high loading levels of expensive metal oxide catalysts limit its practical feasibility. Now, researchers have developed a new tantalum oxide-supported iridium catalyst that significantly boosts the oxygen evolution reaction speed. Additionally, it shows high catalytic activity and long-term stability in prolonged single cell operation. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:18:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131812.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122310.htm Expensive noble metals often play a vital role in illuminating screens or converting solar energy into fuels. Now, chemists have succeeded in replacing these rare elements with a significantly cheaper metal. In terms of their properties, the new materials are very similar to those used in the past. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122310.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115524.htm Although many Americans dutifully deposit their plastic trash into the appropriate bins each week, many of those materials, including flexible films, multilayer materials and a lot of colored plastics, are not recyclable using conventional mechanical recycling methods. In the end, only about 9 percent of plastic in the United States is ever reused, often in low-value products. With a new technique, however, chemical engineers are turning low-value waste plastic into high-value products. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:55:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115524.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810180112.htm Sodium, Potassium and zinc have all been promising contenders for lithium's place in rechargeable batteries of the future, but researchers have added an unusual and more abundant competitor to the mix: chloride, the richest negatively charged ions in seawater. Xiaowei Teng, the James H. Manning professor of Chemical Engineering at WPI, has discovered a new redox chemistry empowered by chloride ions for the development of seawater green batteries. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:01:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810180112.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130634.htm Gold (Au)-based electrocatalysts used for hydrogen production via water electrolysis exhibit high chemical stability but low hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity. Alloying them with nickel (Ni) can improve their HER activity. A recent study investigated the HER activity and surface properties of AuNi alloy prepared on single crystal Au surfaces, revealing the atomic structural changes and surface sites responsible for enhanced HER activity of AuNi/Au catalyst during electrolysis. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130634.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123522.htm Engineers have developed a breakthrough technique to make the processing of nanosensors cheaper, greener and more effective by using a single drop of ethanol to replace heat processing of nanoparticle networks, allowing a wider range of materials to be used to make these sensors. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:35:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123522.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803125603.htm Engineers have developed a new kind of membrane that separates chemicals within wastewater so effectively that they can be reused, presenting a new opportunity for industries to improve sustainability, while extracting valuable by-products and chemicals from wastewater. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:56:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803125603.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803113007.htm A research team recently developed a stable artificial photocatalytic system that is more efficient than natural photosynthesis. The new system mimics a natural chloroplast to convert carbon dioxide in water into methane, a valuable fuel, very efficiently using light. This is a promising discovery, which could contribute to the goal of carbon neutrality. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:30:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803113007.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801105006.htm Rather than being solely detrimental, cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce battery charge time, research shows. This runs counter to the view of many electric vehicle manufacturers, who try to minimize cracking because it decreases battery longevity. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:50:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801105006.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731151605.htm A novel method to extract lignin could help spin wheat straw into gold. Lignin produced using the new method was color-neutral, odorless and homogenous, an advance that could make this carbon-neutral material a more viable candidate for development of high-value products. Researchers extracted up to 93% lignin with up to 98% purity from wheat straw, producing a significant amount of material in a uniform way that could make it more attractive for industry use. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:16:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731151605.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731151603.htm Engineers have created a 'supercapacitor' made of ancient, abundant materials, that can store large amounts of energy. Made of just cement, water, and carbon black (which resembles powdered charcoal), the device could form the basis for inexpensive systems that store intermittently renewable energy, such as solar or wind energy. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:16:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731151603.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110105.htm Using energy from light to activate natural enzymes can help scientists create new-to-nature enzymatic reactions that support eco-friendly biomanufacturing -- the production of fuels, plastics, and valuable chemicals from plants or other biological systems. Applying this photoenzymatic approach, researchers have developed a clean, efficient way to synthesize crucial chemical building blocks known as chiral amines, solving a longstanding challenge in synthetic chemistry. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:01:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110105.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728170635.htm 研究人员已经开发出一种多通道平台to image biohybrids -- microorganisms that use solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into value-added chemical products -- to better understand how they function and how they can be optimized for more efficient energy conversion. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:06:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728170635.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230727144156.htm Chemists develop mineral plastics with numerous positive properties from sustainable basic building blocks and, together with biologists, demonstrate the material's excellent microbiological degradability. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:41:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230727144156.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123020.htm If you were ever to see sewage sludge up close, you might be hard-pressed to find any redeemable value; however, researchers now see it another way. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:30:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123020.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230722205255.htm Chemists have demonstrated that water remediation can be powered in part -- and perhaps even exclusively -- by renewable energy sources. Sat, 22 Jul 2023 20:52:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230722205255.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124847.htm A catalyst using a single or just a few palladium atoms removed 90% of unburned methane from natural gas engine exhaust at low temperatures in a recent study. While more research needs to be done, the advance in single atom catalysis has the potential to lower exhaust emissions of methane, one of the worst greenhouse gases that traps heat at about 25 times the rate of carbon dioxide. Researchers showed that the single-atom catalyst was able to remove methane from engine exhaust at lower temperatures, less than 350 degrees Celsius (662 degrees Fahrenheit), while maintaining reaction stability at higher temperatures. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:48:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124847.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124624.htm Engineers have created a device that turns sunlight into hydrogen with record-breaking efficiency by integrating next-generation halide perovskite semiconductors with electrocatalysts in a single, durable, cost-effective and scalable device. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:46:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124624.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719221523.htm Putting a suite of new materials synthesis and characterization methods to the test, a team of scientists has developed 14 organic-inorganic hybrid materials, seven of which are entirely new. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:15:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719221523.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719221513.htm A team researchers has discovered molecular crystals capable of capturing iodine -- one of the most common radioactive fission products -- and other pollutants. The versatile crystals could be used for nuclear waste management and other energy-related applications and move the world closer to a net-zero future. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:15:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719221513.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719150013.htm Researchers are using aluminum foil to create batteries with higher energy density and greater stability. The team's new battery system could enable electric vehicles to run longer on a single charge and would be cheaper to manufacture -- all while having a positive impact on the environment. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:00:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719150013.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112628.htm Researchers are developing a layered photocatalyst that can be used to produce hydrogen very efficiently from water. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:26:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112628.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112616.htm Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding and overcoming the challenges associated with Ni-rich cathode materials used in lithium-ion batteries. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:26:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112616.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112303.htm 研究人员创建了一个生物工程酵母那t can grow efficiently on a wide range of sugars from agricultural waste biomass, closing a carbon cycle for the biosynthesis of fuels, pharmaceuticals and plastics. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:23:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112303.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718225643.htm Early experiments have revealed significant benefits to a dry battery manufacturing process. This eliminates the use of toxic solvents while showing promise for delivering a battery that is durable, less weighed down by inactive elements and able to maintain high energy storage capacity after use. Such improvements could boost wider EV adoption, helping to reduce carbon emissions and achieve U.S. climate goals. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:56:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718225643.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718225640.htm In a new landmark chemistry study, researchers describe how they have achieved the highest level of energy storage -- also known as capacitance -- in a supercapacitor ever recorded. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:56:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718225640.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718164242.htm A bifacial perovskite solar cell, which allows sunlight to reach both sides of the device, holds the potential to produce higher energy yields at lower overall costs. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:42:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718164242.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714113452.htm In 2020, Japan performed the first successful test extracting cobalt crusts from the top of deep-sea mountains to mine cobalt -- a mineral used in electric vehicle batteries. Not only do directly mined areas become less habitable for ocean animals, but mining also creates a plume of sediment that can spread through the surrounding water. An investigation on the environmental impact of this first test reports a decrease in ocean animals both in and around the mining zone. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:34:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714113452.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713142013.htm 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. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:20:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713142013.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710180520.htm 一个新的流体电池设计达到寿命长和capacity for grid energy storage from renewable fuels. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:05:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710180520.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710180443.htm Unused solar, wind, and hydroelectric power in the U.S. could support the exponential growth of transactions involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs), researchers have found. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:04:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710180443.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706152645.htm Solid electrolytes with high lithium-ion conductivity can be designed for millimeter-thick battery electrodes by increasing the complexity of their composite superionic crystals, report researchers from Tokyo Tech. This new design rule enables the synthesis of high-entropy active materials while preserving their superionic conduction. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:26:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706152645.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124608.htm New research into public attitudes towards alternative shipping fuels shows public backing for biofuel and hydrogen. The study also found that nuclear was preferred to the heavy fuel oil (HFO) currently used in the global shipping industry, although both were perceived negatively. Ammonia had the least public support. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:46:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124608.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124514.htm 一项新的研究揭示了一个惊人的发现,这一有限公司uld transform the future of electrochemical devices. The findings offer new opportunities for the development of advanced materials and improved performance in fields such as energy storage, brain-like computing, and bioelectronics. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:45:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124514.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230704110925.htm A research group has used nanosheet technology to develop a dielectric capacitor for advanced electronic and electrical power systems. Innovations in energy storage technology are vital for the effective use of renewable energy and the mass production of electric vehicles. The capacitor has the highest energy storage density recorded. It has a short charging time, high output, long life, and high temperature stability, making it a major advancement in technology. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:09:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230704110925.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230704110915.htm Sulphuric acid is the world's most used chemical. It is an important reagent used in many industries and it is used in the manufacture of everything from paper, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to batteries, detergents and fertilizers. It is therefore a worldwide challenge that sulphuric acid often contains one of the most toxic substances -- mercury. Researchers have now developed a method that can reduce the levels of mercury in sulphuric acid by more than 90 per cent -- even from low levels. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:09:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230704110915.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230703133039.htm Scientists are hoping to make the world's first safe and efficient non-toxic aqueous aluminum radical battery. Scientists have now reported the first stage of developing these novel batteries. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:30:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230703133039.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230629193301.htm In light of climate change and the impending transition to clean energy, many long-standing programs to address energy insecurity need to be refreshed. A new paper provides growing documentation of the connections between energy insecurity and poor health. The paper also offers an overview of current policy initiatives and discusses ways that current policies can be improved upon. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:33:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230629193301.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230629125702.htm Researchers report a new single-photon Raman lidar system that operates underwater and can remotely distinguish various substances. They also show that the new system can detect the thickness of the oil underwater up to 12 m away, which could be useful for detecting oil spills. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:57:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230629125702.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230628201307.htm Researchers have used neutron reflectometry to peer inside a working solid-state battery and monitor its electrochemistry. They discovered that its excellent performance results from an extremely thin layer, across which charged lithium atoms quickly flow as they move from anode to cathode and blend into a solid electrolyte. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:13:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230628201307.htm