Sep
28
Research Shows A New Thermoelectric Twice As Productive
September 28, 2023 | Leave a Comment
Researchers at the Vienna University of Technology discovered excellent thermoelectric properties of nickel-gold alloys. These can be used to efficiently convert heat into electrical energy. The researchers have published their results in the journal Science Advances. Thermoelectrics enable the direct conversion of heat into electrical energy – and vice versa. This makes them interesting for […]
Sep
19
Progress Made To Harvest Energy In Low Temp Heat Sources
September 19, 2023 | Leave a Comment
Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) research team has achieved significant breakthroughs in harnessing low-grade heat sources (<100° C) for efficient energy conversion. The research team is jointly led by Professor Hyun-Wook Lee and Professor Dong-Hwa Seo from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at the Ulsan National Institute of […]
Jun
1
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) researchers have built a pilot-scale solar reactor that produces usable heat and oxygen, in addition to generating hydrogen with unprecedented efficiency for its size. A parabolic dish on the EPFL campus is easily overlooked, resembling a satellite dish or other telecommunications infrastructure. But this dish is special, because it […]
Apr
27
Simon Fraser University scientists have created a comprehensive ‘roadmap’ to guide global efforts to convert waste energy into clean power. Professor Vincenzo Pecunia has led a team of more than 100 internationally-recognized scientists in creating a comprehensive “roadmap” to guide global efforts to convert waste energy into clean power. To realize the full potential of […]
Mar
28
New Films Could Cool Cars And Keep Buildings Cool
March 28, 2023 | Leave a Comment
Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… Scientists will report at the American Chemical Society an eco-friendly plant based film that cools when exposed to sunlight. The material could someday keep buildings, cars and other structures cool without requiring as much external power. The film comes in many textures and bright, iridescent colors. The researchers will present their results at the […]