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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
11/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Inexpensive battery alternatives when going off grid
Thinking of getting a home-scale battery to help power your homestead or survival shelter even after the grid goes down for good? An article in Survivopedia provides the lowdown on the types of energy storage systems you might be previewing for purchase this Black Friday. The big, pre-fabricated batteries are a big no-no for off-grid. […]
11/01/2018
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By Edsel Cook
All-solid-state battery holds the potential to completely revolutionize portable electronics
The biggest weakness of all-solid-state batteries is their slow charging and discharging speeds. Japanese researchers have found a way to decrease the electrical resistance between the electrode and electrolyte, greatly increasing the rate at which a battery transports electrical energy, an article in Nanowerk reported. The new batteries were devised by a joint effort of […]
10/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Solution to next-gen batteries may come from unconventional materials, say researchers
Normal battery materials have pretty much hit their limit in terms of storage capacity and charging speed. U.K. researchers have turned to unorthodox options, such as niobium tungsten oxides, which can be used to make rapid-charging electrodes, an article in Science Daily stated. These crystalline materials cannot store more energy than their conventional predecessors. However, […]
10/09/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Silicon-based solar panels convert sunlight to electricity at higher efficiency, new research finds
Arizona-based researchers evaluated the cost vs. enhanced efficiency of the newest development in solar technology. They indicated that tandem photovoltaic modules made from silicon materials will be the next big thing in the U.S. solar energy industry. In the study, the researchers compared the newly developed solar panel designs with existing photovoltaic technology. Their results showed […]
10/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Physicists unravel the process of magnetic flux pumping to advance the development of fusion energy
There may be a solution to the occasional sawtooth swings that occasionally disrupt the power output of current thermonuclear fusion reactors. In an article in News Wise, researchers were able to create detailed simulations of magnetic flux pumping, a process that can maintain the stability of plasma despite disruptive external effects. A sawtooth swing is […]
09/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Electric car batteries given a boost to pack more energy in same space
A multi-institute effort has recently announced success at improving lithium-ion battery technology. In an article in Science Daily, they reported that a combination of aggressive electrodes and special electrolytes could greatly increase the amount of energy that can be stored in a rechargeable battery. This technological breakthrough arrives as the existing generation of lithium-ion batteries […]
09/25/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists use algorithms to calculate ways to reduce the ecosystem impact of large dams
Large dams are one of the pillars that support modern-day civilization. However, they’re also one of the biggest threats to freshwater ecosystems. In an article from Scientific American, researchers sought to calculate a balance that lessens the impact of dams while also ensuring enough water and power for human needs. The University of Washington (UW) […]
09/21/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers demonstrate efficient solar energy storage in a chemical liquid
One of the big challenges for solar energy systems is finding an efficient and cost-effective means of storing excess electricity that can be supplied whenever and wherever it is needed, instead of being limited to daytime. An article in Chalmers Chemistry and Chemical Engineering News stated that the latest version of a Swedish-designed, liquid-based energy […]
09/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
An interdisciplinary project finds high-entropy alloys can open the door to more efficient heat recycling
Modern society generates a lot of heat, much of which ends up wasted. But with the right materials, that waste heat can be turned into useful energy via the thermoelectric process. An article in Chalmers Energy News related how Swedish researchers are using high-entropy alloys to create efficient thermoelectric materials. As communities slowly but surely […]
09/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Can superconductor technology be an alternative to conventional power cables?
As countries make the transition to cleaner energy, their national transmission grids must be expanded and upgraded to handle the increased demand. German researchers are looking into the possibility of replacing standard power cables with much more efficient superconductor equivalents in short grid sections, an article in Alpha Galileo reported. Germany is currently implementing its […]
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