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Programmable Gate Drivers Enable a More Efficient Future 

Programmable Gate Drivers Enable a More Efficient Future 

Controlling high-voltage systems efficiently can prove challenging, but a programmable gate driver for insulated-gate bipolar transistors from the…


Laser Anode Patterning Leads to More Sustainable, Higher Performance Batteries

Laser Anode Patterning Leads to More Sustainable, Higher Performance Batteries

A breakthrough from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology in the way batteries are manufactured holds promise for lithium-ion batteries. 


tech insights Apr 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Global Clean Energy Transition Needs Trillions More in Grid Investments

Global Clean Energy Transition Needs Trillions More in Grid Investments

A whopping $21.4 trillion in grid-targeted investments is needed by 2050 for the global transition to carbon-free energy, according to research…


Is Extreme EV Fast Charging on the Horizon?

Is Extreme EV Fast Charging on the Horizon?

Extreme EV charging might be possible thanks to recent lithium-ion battery research. 


Revolutionizing Energy Demand Estimation With Machine Learning

Revolutionizing Energy Demand Estimation With Machine Learning

Researchers from University College Cork and Columbia University have published a study using TrebuNet, a machine learning technique, to better…


Wood Composite Thermal Battery Provides Sustainable Heating and Cooling Solution

Wood Composite Thermal Battery Provides Sustainable Heating and Cooling Solution

Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm have created a wood composite thermal battery that combines renewable sources,…


$750M Released to DOE for Clean Hydrogen Research and Development

$750M Released to DOE for Clean Hydrogen Research and Development

The U.S. Department of Energy will receive the first $750 million of the $1.5 billion allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for clean…


News Apr 10, 2023 by Mike Falter
Purdue Researchers Improve Electrolyte Stability in Lithium-metal Batteries

Purdue Researchers Improve Electrolyte Stability in Lithium-metal Batteries

A team from Purdue University has published research showing how a low-concentration, ether-based electrolyte can enhance stability and extend…


Delayed EV Charging, Strategic Charger Placement Could Reduce Power Plant Need

Delayed EV Charging, Strategic Charger Placement Could Reduce Power Plant Need

MIT researchers encourage the strategic placement of EV charging stations to reduce stress on the electric grid.


Oxygen-ion Battery for Large-scale Grid Storage

Oxygen-ion Battery for Large-scale Grid Storage

A solid-state ceramic battery using oxygen as a charge carrier could be a viable solution for large-scale electrical storage for power grids. 


Tuning Thermoelectric Materials for Efficient Power Generation

Tuning Thermoelectric Materials for Efficient Power Generation

Researchers discover a new way to tune the transport properties of thermoelectric materials for efficient energy conversion.


Anode Breakthroughs Pave the Way for Future Battery Technology

Anode Breakthroughs Pave the Way for Future Battery Technology

The industry has recently honed in on the anode to improve battery performance. This article examines recent developments in the battery technology…


tech insights Apr 05, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Geothermal Could Make Decarbonization More Affordable

Geothermal Could Make Decarbonization More Affordable

Research from the University of Canterbury has identified a sustainable and cost-effective solution to reduce carbon emissions and generate…


Observing Lithium Dendrites in Real-time With Battery Imaging

Observing Lithium Dendrites in Real-time With Battery Imaging

Researchers investigate dendrite formation in lithium metal batteries during cycling and uncover their behavior.


Researchers Develop Conductive Polymer Coating to Extend EV Battery Life

Researchers Develop Conductive Polymer Coating to Extend EV Battery Life

Researchers from California’s Berkeley Lab unveil a new polymer coating to improve the performance and lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries for…


Studies Shed Light on Advances in Solid-state Battery Tech

Studies Shed Light on Advances in Solid-state Battery Tech

Two studies explore innovative approaches to improve the performance and lifecycle of solid-state batteries, which could revolutionize energy…


Penn State Gets $4.5M for Turbine Efficiency Testing

Penn State Gets $4.5M for Turbine Efficiency Testing

The Department of Energy extends new funding to Pennsylvania State for research to boost turbine efficiency for electricity generation and aviation.


News Mar 29, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Survey: Business Concerns Increase as Energy Prices Rise

Survey: Business Concerns Increase as Energy Prices Rise

ABB Electrification has published a 2023 report detailing the findings of their Energy Insights Survey. Of 2,300 global business leaders surveyed,…


Purdue Examines Next-gen Solid-state Battery Concept

Purdue Examines Next-gen Solid-state Battery Concept

Researchers are working to adapt low-cost organic cathode materials and solid-state polymer electrolytes to create a safer next-generation battery…


Zinc-based Batteries: A Better Alternative to Li-ion?

Zinc-based Batteries: A Better Alternative to Li-ion?

Lithium-ion batteries may be the go-to for electronic devices and electric vehicles, but their reactivity and environmental hazards have scientists…