Aug

2

Super Cheap Super Simple Super Easy Supercapacitor

August 2, 2023 | Leave a Comment

Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… MIT engineers have created a supercapacitor from just cement, water, and carbon black. The supercapacitor is made of ancient, abundant materials, that can store large amounts of energy. The device could form the basis for inexpensive systems that store intermittently renewable energy, such as solar or wind energy. According to a new study two […]

Aug

28

Old Tires Become New Lithium Battery Parts

August 28, 2014 | Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) scientists have found a way for recycled tires to see new life in lithium-ion batteries. By modifying the microstructural characteristics of carbon black, a substance recovered from discarded tires, a team is developing a better anode for lithium-ion batteries. The team led by Parans Paranthaman and Amit Naskar is developing […]

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