Magnesium batteries promise to replace the lithium-ion battery, but there remain certain challenges and open questions in this field of research.
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Computational screens allow researchers to efficiently determine how different elemental combinations can alter material properties to quickly identify 2D materials for next generation battery anodes.
Creating better models for offshore wind turbines
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A fail-safe to keep batteries from catching fire
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Solving environmental problems the holistic way
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One step closer to organic batteries
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Piezophototronic catalysts get a boost
A new catalyst optimization technique could improve the efficiency of piezophototronic materials.
Eco-friendly perovskite solar cells made from peppermint oil and walnut aroma
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Scientists develop a composite membrane for long-lasting zinc flow batteries
Researchers develop a composite membrane for long-lasting zinc-based flow batteries.
Scientists unlock low-cost material from solar cells to manipulate light for industry
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