A New All-Solid Battery Hits Long Duration Energy Storage Mark
Solid blocks of carbon form the heart of a new long duration energy storage system aiming to decarbonize industrial processes.
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New Photovoltaic Cell Makes Electricity From Thermal Radiation
A new PV module makes electricity from thermal radiation. Imagine that.
Thermoelectric Materials For Power Generation — New Insights Boost ‘Green’ Potential
The field of thermoelectrics might have just taken a notable step forward, especially with regard to “green energy” applications, thanks to new work from the University of Miami. Researchers there recently discovered the “surprising” properties of a metal named lithium purple-bronze (LiPB) — properties that make the metal very well-suited … [continued]
Improved Thermoelectric Conversion Efficiency Via Use Of Magnets & Superconductors
An interesting development has occurred in the field of thermoelectrics — it’s been found that very high thermoelectric conversion efficiencies can be achieved by utilizing the “proper” combination of magnetic metals and superconductors. The findings are notable because previously most effective thermoelectric devices have been forced to rely on semiconductors … [continued]
New Thermoelectric Material Created With “Caged” Atoms
A promising new thermoelectric material has been created by researchers at the Vienna University of Technology via the utilization of magnetic “cages” — the new material’s structure, essentially, consists of countless tiny cages with cerium atoms enclosed within them. These caged cerium atoms “rattle” the bars of the cage, greatly … [continued]
Army Surveillance Drone Mashup With Thermoelectricity
No wonder the Army is so excited about thermoelectric technology, it’s the perfect energy scavenging system for those new surveillance drones you’ve been reading so much about. With a high power density and freedom from maintenance due to their lack of moving parts, thermoelectric systems are lightweight, durable, miniaturizable and … [continued]
New Energy Efficiency System Passes the Abrams Tank Test
In its ever-expanding quest for new energy-efficient devices, the Army Research Laboratory has been applying the thermoelectric effect to an M1 Abrams tank, and the project could ripple out into every nook and cranny of the civilian sector. Thermoelectricity basically taps the difference between hot and cold temperatures to … [continued]
Reducing Wasted Energy with Nanocrystal-Coated Fibers
Sooooo much energy is wasted by technology these days, and a ton of it is wasted in the form of heat (a whopping 58% in the U.S.). The good news is, that means there’s a lot of potential to tap/capture that wasted energy and use it for better purposes. … [continued]
Improving Thermoelectric Devices Takes Next Step
Scientists have long been looking for a way to improve our ability to utilize thermoelectric reactions. Researchers looking for just such an improvement believe they have discovered a liquid-like compound whose properties mean that it could be more efficient than traditional thermoelectrics, which in turn may lead to new … [continued]
Car of the Future Will Run on Its Own Waste Energy
Electricity is the ultimate portable fuel, so running a car on electricity opens a world of possibilities in terms of harvesting and using sustainable energy while on the go. Thermoelectric innovator Amerigon Incorporated has one especially interesting approach: capture the waste energy from the car’s engine exhaust and recycle it … [continued]
