With a mastery of material phases, over the years scientists have developed more sustainable and groundbreaking technological advancements.
Breakthrough in wireless technology with ultrathin solar panels
A new manufacturing technique creates ultrathin solar cells that are so light and flexible that they can rest on the surface of a soap bubble.
Dual aluminum-nitrogen battery that stores energy and fixes nitrogen
A rechargeable aluminum-nitrogen battery serves the dual purpose of not only storing and retrieving energy, but also being able to fix its nitrogen stream as ammonia.
Geoff Ozin — Small materials with a big impact
To celebrate his upcoming 77th birthday, we reached out to nanochemist and long-time ASN contributor, Geoffery Ozin, to discuss his colorful career, current projects, and plans for the future.
Yang Yang: Challenges and opportunities always go hand-in-hand
The material physicist on having fun and enjoying research, accepting challenges as opportunities, and supporting young talent in the field.
The bricks and mortar of energy storage
Researchers store energy in red bricks, providing a low-cost battery alternative to power a home.
Jang Wook Choi: Pride in battery research
Celebrating “10 years of Advanced Energy Materials Research,” we chatted with Jang Wook Choi of SNU about his career and the future of battery research.
Cellulose could play an important role in future green electronics
Cellulose-based energy storage devices could provide a viable solution to creating sustainable, inexpensive electronics.
What comes after the lithium-ion battery?
What are alternative technologies to lithium-ion batteries and what does the future hold for energy storage?
A new tool for visualizing all atoms in a cathode lattice
Mapping the locations of all the atoms in a cathode material allows for a better understanding of degradation mechanisms and the development of better batteries.