Ethylene is one of those substances that acts as a precursor to hundreds, maybe thousands, of useful products. According to Wikipedia, it is a hydrocarbon like carbon dioxide but with the formula C2H4, or H2C=CH2. It is a colorless, flammable gas with a faint “sweet and musky” odor when pure. … [continued]
Engineers at MIT have devised a new solar-powered desalinization system that requires no external power or backup batteries.
It has long been theorized that EV charging stations located in a business’s parking lot should help that business to earn more money. It’s not complicated, and on the surface, it just makes sense. If you attract more people to your parking lot, or if they are compelled to stay … [continued]
Research shows crucial role of Chicago’s public transit in maintaining mobility, economic stability, and supporting vulnerable populations A study by Argonne and MIT reveals the significant impacts of losing public transit in the Chicago region, from pollution spikes to increased traffic congestion to economic downturns. Public transit is vital to Chicago’s metropolitan … [continued]
Electrified Thermal Solutions has created a thermal battery that makes process heat a low carbon process that could transform industries.
Researchers at MIT are designing an artificial reef that can dissipate much of the energy in ocean waves before they reach the shore.
The concept of “outdoor days” is the subject of new research by a team at MIT that helps people understand global heating.
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]
A team at MIT has devised a system they say will make clean hydrogen from the heat of the sun instead of electrolysis.
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]
