A sample of the new carbon-negative material, made from seawater, electricity and CO2Northwestern UniversityThis seemingly simple white paste could be key to addressing the global sand shortage while also transforming the cement production process to capture, rather than emit, carbon dioxide. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed this material using seawater, electricity, and CO2.Concrete...
The sodium-ion battery tech inside Elecom's new power bank has been in development since the 1970sElecomElecom, a Japanese hardware company, has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first power bank featuring a sodium-ion battery. This new battery technology promises a significantly longer lifespan compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries and can operate in...
The new fuel is designed to be produced in bulkINLThe Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has overcome a major challenge in making a Generation IV nuclear reactor feasible. Using a new process, a team developed a more efficient way of processing fuel for cutting-edge molten salt reactors.One of the main drives to revive nuclear energy...
Credit: PixabayA gravity battery generates electricity by releasing a heavy load, converting potential energy into power when grid demand is high. When surplus energy is available, the system lifts the load back up for future use.A common example is pumped-storage hydroelectric systems, where water flows downhill to generate power and is pumped back up...
Overview of the heat treatment process, demonstrated with a screen printed PEDOT:PSS pattern on fabric that remains stable after washing in detergent. Credit: Advanced Materials (2025). DOI: 10.1002/adma.202415827Recent advancements in materials science have unlocked new opportunities for bioelectronics manufacturing, especially for devices intended for use in or on the human body. These devices help monitor and...
Synthesis process of hard carbon and the application of the battery. Credit: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2025). DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c17922A research team from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, collaborating with baijiu manufacturer Wuliangye, has developed a carbon-based anode for sodium-ion batteries using baijiu sediment. Their study, published in ACS Applied Materials &...
Schematic illustration of strategies to overcome each factor of capacity fading in ASSBs. Credit: Nature Energy (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41560-025-01726-8Energy researchers are continuously exploring new battery technologies to advance the electronics industry. Their goal is to develop batteries that charge faster, last longer, and offer extended overall lifespans. Among the most promising options are all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs),...
Power Roll's solar film is inching closer to becoming cheap to produce, and more efficient at generating energy as wellPower Roll / The University of SheffieldSince 2012, UK-based Power Roll has been developing a cost-effective way to print solar film for clean energy generation. Now, the company has taken a major step toward large-scale...
Credit: David BujdosA team of engineers from Saint Vincent College and the University of Pittsburgh has introduced two innovative methods for shaping bread-derived carbon electrodes. Their study, published in Royal Society Open Science, builds on previous work by David Bujdos, Zachary Kuzel, and Adam Wood, who sought to repurpose stale bread for sustainable electrode...
A Core Power floating nuclear power plantCore PowerThe UK-based company Core Power has announced its plans to mass-produce a fleet of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) with advanced reactor design and modular shipbuilding, aiming to anchor them off the US coast in about 10 years.Challenges in Nuclear Sector GrowthNuclear power is experiencing something of...
