Apr
17
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) researchers have developed a nickel-based metal organic framework to hold onto polysulfide molecules in the cathodes of lithium-sulfur batteries and extend the batteries’ life spans. A promising new battery chemistry is the lithium-sulfur battery, which can hold as much as four times more energy in a given mass than typical […]
Apr
16
An Up Rate for a Microbiology Education Proposed
April 16, 2014 | Leave a Comment
Joy Doran-Peterson of the University of Georgia chaired a steering committee producing a report suggesting educators need to rethink how future microbiologists are trained. Microbes can be highly efficient, versatile and sophisticated manufacturing tools, and have the potential to form the basis of a vibrant economic sector. The report is based on the deliberations of […]
Apr
15
Finding the Escaped Natural Gas
April 15, 2014 | Leave a Comment
Purdue and Cornell University scientists found high levels of the greenhouse gas methane above shale gas wells at a pre-production point not thought to be an important emissions source. The findings could have implications for the design of gas well drilling sites and evaluation of the environmental impacts from natural gas production. Letting natural gas […]
Apr
12
Porous Silicon Made Using Solar Energy Generates Hydrogen
April 12, 2014 | Leave a Comment
According to Penn State mechanical engineers porous silicon manufactured in a bottom up procedure using solar energy can be used to generate hydrogen from water. The team also sees applications for batteries, biosensors and optical electronics as outlets for the new material. Donghai Wang, assistant professor of mechanical engineering said, The surface area of this […]
Apr
9
US Navy Making Hydrocarbon Fuel From Seawater
April 9, 2014 | 9 Comments
Navy researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Materials Science and Technology Division have demonstrated a proof-of-concept of a novel technology developed for the recovery of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2) from seawater and converting it to a liquid hydrocarbon fuel. The Navy’s research team demonstrated sustained flight of a radio-controlled (RC) P-51 […]
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