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Tech Xplore / Efficient lithium extraction method could transform battery supply chains
In the race to meet the growing global demand for lithium—a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles—a team of researchers from Rice University's Elimelech lab has developed a breakthrough lithium extraction ...
Tech Xplore / Asymmetric ether solvents enhance Li-metal battery charging and stability
To fuel the future advancement of the electronics industry, engineers will need to develop batteries that can be charged quickly, have higher energy densities (i.e., can store more energy) and last longer. Among the most ...
Tech Xplore / New device could allow you to taste a cake in virtual reality
Novel technology intends to redefine the virtual reality experience by expanding to incorporate a new sensory connection: taste.
Tech Xplore / Next top model: Competition-based AI study aims to lower data center costs
Who, or rather what, will be the next top model? Data scientists and developers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility are trying to find out, exploring some of the latest artificial ...
Tech Xplore / Boosting seawater battery performance with wood waste-derived catalysts
Seawater batteries represent the next generation of energy storage devices, capable of efficiently storing and discharging electricity derived from seawater. Key to their commercialization is the advancement of cost-effective ...
Tech Xplore / Microsoft retires Skype, internet call pioneer
Microsoft on Friday announced it was retiring Skype, the online voice and video call pioneer that the tech titan acquired in 2011.
Tech Xplore / Robots with eyes more likely to be perceived as having a 'mind'
Over the past few years, engineers have developed increasingly advanced robotic systems already introduced in some public spaces and could soon be deployed in home environments. Many of these robots are humanoids, meaning ...
Tech Xplore / Anode-free solid-state batteries: Fundamental insights bring them a step closer to practical use
From laptops to electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries power everyday life. However, as demand for longer-lasting devices threatens to outstrip the energy that lithium-ion supplies, researchers are on the hunt for more ...
Tech Xplore / Scientists crack the code to longer-lasting perovskite solar technology
Perovskite solar cells could last 10 times longer thanks to new research led by the University of Surrey, which suggests alumina (Al2O3) nanoparticles significantly enhance the lifespan and stability of these high-efficiency ...
Tech Xplore / Seawater purification technique outperforms commonly used materials, even activated carbon
Researchers have discovered a new technique for improving the electrodes that convert seawater into potable water using oxygen. The findings were reported in Nature Communications. The research was led by Yusuke Yamauchi ...
Tech Xplore / Superelastic alloy that functions in extreme temperatures could aid space exploration
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a titanium-aluminum (Ti-Al)-based superelastic alloy. This new material is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the unique superelastic capability to function across ...
Tech Xplore / Advanced imagery and ultra-thin coatings could enhance performance of solid-state batteries
From electric vehicles to wireless earbuds, traditional lithium-ion batteries power our daily lives as they charge fast and store plenty of energy. However, they rely on a solution known as liquid electrolyte, which can catch ...