//www.koonmotors.com/news/matter_energy/energy_technology/ Energy News and Research. From super-efficient hybrid vehicles to new energy sources, read all the latest science news from leading energy technology laboratories around the world. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:50:51 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:50:51 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/matter_energy/energy_technology/ 更多的科学新s, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115615.htm A new underwater communication and networking technique can achieve kilometer-scale ranges while consuming about one-millionth the power required by current communication methods. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:56:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115615.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112424.htm Researchers scientists have unlocked a new realm of possibilities for non-volatile phase change memory, a type of electronic memory capable of retaining data even without power. Traditionally, researchers have relied on chalcogenides, materials with reversible electrical properties during transitions between crystalline and amorphous states. But an exciting alternative has emerged in the form of layered nickelates, complex oxide materials composed of nickel ions. These nickelates, with their unique layered structure and thermally reversible switching of room-temperature electrical resistivity, offer superior performance and sustainability potential. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112424.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155647.htm If the region surrounding Chicago -- North America's largest freight hub -- shifted just 30% of its current on-road heavy-duty vehicles to electric versions, it would substantially reduce pollution and save hundreds of lives per year, with the benefits largely concentrated in disadvantaged communities, according to a new study. The study authors highlight that neighborhoods with predominantly Black, Hispanic and Latinx residents would benefit the most -- potentially reducing disproportionate pollution and health burdens in historically marginalized areas. 星期二,2023年9月05日15:56:47美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155647.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/2023/09/230904104623.htm 数字信息交换可以更安全、更便宜and more environmentally friendly with the help of a new type of random number generator for encryption. The researchers behind the study believe that the new technology paves the way for a new type of quantum communication. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:46:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104623.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131650.htm Researchers have developed a miniature battery that could be used to power tiny devices integrated into human tissues. The design uses an ionic gradient across a chain of droplets -- inspired by how electric eels generate electricity. The device was able to regulate the biological activity of human neurons. This could open the way to the development of tiny bio-integrated devices, with a range of applications in biology and medicine. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:16:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131650.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/2023/08/230828105521.htm A team of researchers is designing novel systems to capture water vapor in the air and turn it into liquid. They have developed sponges or membranes with a large surface area that continually capture moisture from their surrounding environment. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:55:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105521.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/2023/08/230824111900.htm Scientists have developed a flexible battery as thin as a human cornea, which stores electricity when it is immersed in saline solution, and which could one day power smart contact lenses. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:19:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111900.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111845.htm A new study has found a way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle batteries, which could lead to faster charging times. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111845.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/2023/08/230822111711.htm “修剪”edge-states拓扑岛叶tor yields a new class of material featuring unconventional 'two way' edge transport in a new theoretical study. The new material, a topological crystalline insulator (TCI) forms a promising addition to the family of topological materials and significantly broadens the scope of materials with topologically nontrivial properties, paving the way for novel techniques to manipulate edge transport in future electronics. For example, 'switching' the TCI via an electric field breaking the symmetry supporting the nontrivial band topology, thus suppressing the edge current. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:17:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111711.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/2023/08/230818004752.htm In 1956, theoretical physicist David Pines predicted that electrons in a solid can do something strange. While they normally have a mass and an electric charge, Pines asserted that they can combine to form a composite particle that is massless, neutral, and does not interact with light. He called this particle a 'demon.' Now, researchers have finally found Pines' demon 67 years after it was predicted. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:47:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818004752.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/2023/08/230814122334.htm Iron is well-known for rusting, but this doesn't just happen on contact with oxygen and water. Some bacteria are also able to able to decompose iron anaerobically in a process referred to as electrobiocorrosion. The sediment-dwelling bacterium Geobacter sulfurreducens uses electrically conductive protein threads for this purpose. They produce magnetite from the iron, which promotes further corrosion in a positive feedback loop. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122334.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115513.htm Systems in the Universe trend toward disorder, with only applied energy keeping the chaos at bay. The concept is called entropy, and examples can be found everywhere: ice melting, campfire burning, water boiling. Zentropy theory, however, adds another level to the mix. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:55:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115513.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/2023/08/230808110939.htm New research shows that electrical stimuli passed between neighboring electrodes can also affect non-neighboring electrodes. Known as non-locality, this discovery is a crucial milestone toward creating brain-like computers with minimal energy requirements. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:09:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110939.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/2023/08/230802105803.htm An international research team reported the first realization of single-crystalline T-Nb2O5 thin films having two-dimensional (2D) vertical ionic transport channels, which results in a fast and colossal insulator-metal transition via Li ion intercalation through the 2D channels. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:58:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802105803.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/2023/07/230731151603.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/2023/07/230731144135.htm Everyday life involves the three dimensions or 3D -- along an X, Y and Z axis, or up and down, left and right, and forward and back. But, in recent years scientists have explored a 'fourth dimension' (4D), or synthetic dimension, as an extension of our current physical reality. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:41:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731144135.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123055.htm Researchers have uncovered the promising capability of chitin as a sustainable smart biomaterial. Through water exchange with the environment, humidity-responsive chitinous films can generate mechanical and electrical energy for potential use in engineering and biomedical applications. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:30:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123055.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724182716.htm The study takes a new approach to answer a long-standing mystery about insulator-to-metal transitions. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:27:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724182716.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/2023/07/230720124624.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/2023/07/230719150013.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/2023/07/230719112719.htm 研究人员报告说它灌输gr是可能的aphite -- the bulk, 3D material found in No. 2 pencils -- with physical properties similar to graphite's 2D counterpart, graphene. Not only was this breakthrough unexpected, the team also believes its approach could be used to test whether similar types of bulk materials can also take on 2D-like properties. If so, 2D sheets won't be the only source for scientists to fuel technological revolutions. Bulk, 3D materials could be just as useful. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:27:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112719.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/2023/07/230713142046.htm 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. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:20:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713142046.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141955.htm Researchers have introduced a new FE-FET design that demonstrates record-breaking performances in both computing and memory. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:19:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141955.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124802.htm The same AI technology used to mimic human art can now synthesize artificial scientific data, advancing efforts toward fully automated data analysis. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:48:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124802.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124614.htm 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. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:46:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124614.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712011607.htm Professor Junsuk Rho's research team at POSTECH reveals a physical phenomenon for vibration focusing and energy storage Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:16:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712011607.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133111.htm 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. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:31:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133111.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710180520.htm A new flow battery design achieves long life and 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/2023/07/230706152721.htm Physicists captured the first images that directly show the pairing of fermions. The snapshots of particles pairing up in a cloud of atoms can provide clues to how electrons pair up in a superconducting material. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:27:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706152721.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124514.htm A new study reveals a surprising discovery that could 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/2023/07/230703133015.htm Transistors that can change properties are important elements in the development of tomorrow's semiconductors. With standard transistors approaching the limit for how small they can be, having more functions on the same number of units becomes increasingly important in enabling the development of small, energy-efficient circuits for improved memory and more powerful computers. Researchers have shown how to create new configurable transistors and exert control on a new, more precise level. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:30:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230703133015.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230630123238.htm Researchers have demonstrated a new material for single-molecule electronic switches, which can effectively vary current at the nanoscale in response to external stimuli. The material for this molecular switch has a unique structure created by locking a linear molecular backbone into a ladder-type structure. A new study finds that the ladder-type molecular structure greatly enhances the stability of the material, making it highly promising for use in single-molecule electronics applications. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:32:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230630123238.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/2023/06/230629125713.htm Scientists have developed a fast and extremely efficient method for transferring huge amounts of data. The technique uses dozens of frequencies of light to transfer several streams of information over a fiber optic cable simultaneously. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:57:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230629125713.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230628130317.htm Scientists have developed a fluoride-containing electrolyte for lithium metal batteries that could boost the electric vehicle industry. The usefulness of this electrolyte extends to other types of advanced battery systems beyond lithium ion. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:03:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230628130317.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123027.htm Using nanomagnets composites and conductive yarn, scientists have invented a smart textile that can sense and measure body movements -- from muscles flexing to veins pulsing. The device is self-powered, stretchy, durable, waterproof, and can be made with a sewing machine for a few dollars. It may one day aid clinicians in assessing muscle injuries and support patients' recovery. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:30:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123027.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230626164240.htm A water purification system separates out salt and other unnecessary particles with an electrified version of dialysis. Successfully applied to wastewater with planned expansion into rivers and seas, the method saves money and saps 90% less energy than its counterparts. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:42:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230626164240.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230626163939.htm CoSn(OH)6 (CSO) is an effective oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalyst, necessary for developing next-generation lithium -- air batteries. However, current methods of synthesizing CSO are complicated and slow. Recently, an international research team synthesized CSO in a single step within 20 minutes using solution plasma to generate CSO nanocrystals with excellent OER catalytic properties. Their findings could boost the manufacturing of high energy density batteries. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:39:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230626163939.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120852.htm Perovskite solar cells have attained now attained the extremely high efficiency rate of 24.35% with an active area of 1 cm2. This ground-breaking achievement in maximizing power generation from next-generation renewable energy sources will be crucial to securing the world's energy future. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:08:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120852.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120844.htm Low-cost, flexible displays that use very little energy could be a step closer, thanks to an innovation that solves a problem that has plagued source-gated transistors (SGT). Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:08:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120844.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621164754.htm Researchers have outlined a new high-speed tunable microcomb that could help propel advances in wireless communication, imaging, atomic clocks, and more. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:47:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621164754.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621164642.htm Chemical engineers use coated carbon fibers and eliminate steam-based heating in their simpler design, which also can be powered by wind energy. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:46:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621164642.htm