MIT Engineers Design Artificial Reef To Protect Coastlines & Marine Species
Researchers at MIT are designing an artificial reef that can dissipate much of the energy in ocean waves before they reach the shore.
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MIT Explores The Science Behind “Outdoor Days”
The concept of “outdoor days” is the subject of new research by a team at MIT that helps people understand global heating.
Cobalt-Free Batteries Could Power Cars of the Future
MIT chemists developed a battery cathode based on organic materials, which could reduce the EV industry’s reliance on scarce metals. Many electric vehicles are powered by batteries that contain cobalt — a metal that carries high financial, environmental, and social costs. MIT researchers have now designed a battery material that … [continued]
Water Plus Sunshine Equals Green Hydrogen, Say MIT Researchers
A team at MIT has devised a system they say will make clean hydrogen from the heat of the sun instead of electrolysis.
Revolutionizing Color Technology & Solar Energy
Case Western Reserve University physicists are developing ultra-thin optical coatings that could dramatically extend the life of solar panels, as well as improve areas like data storage, or protection against counterfeiting. “Imagine a world where surfaces not only display vibrant colors, but also serve as efficient energy-harvesting platforms,” said Case … [continued]
Cement + Carbon Black + Water = Supercapacitor
Imagine a supercapacitor made from ordinary and abundant materials like water and carbon black. The possibilities are endless.
Megawatt Electrical Motor Designed By MIT Engineers Could Help Electrify Aviation
Aviation’s huge carbon footprint could shrink significantly with electrification. To date, however, only small all-electric planes have gotten off the ground. Their electric motors generate hundreds of kilowatts of power. To electrify larger, heavier jets, such as commercial airliners, megawatt-scale motors are required. These would be propelled by hybrid or … [continued]
MIT Researchers Develop New Additives For “Green” Concrete
Researchers at MIT are discovering new ways of making concrete that will release less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Strategic EV Charging Might Eliminate The Need For New Power Plants
What can be done to minimize EV’s impact on the grid? A recent MIT study concludes that coordinated BEV charging is a potential tool for mitigating the “duck curve” and the need for other storage.
Ultra Thin Printed Solar Cells From MIT Can Electrify Everything (With Video)
Researchers at MIT have devised ultra-thin printed solar cells that outperform conventional solar cells on an output by weight basis.
