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Newswise: Successful Workshop for Leading the 'Carnot Battery',   the Future of Energy Storage
Released: 14-Jun-2024 9:00 PM EDT
Successful Workshop for Leading the 'Carnot Battery', the Future of Energy Storage
National Research Council of Science and Technology

On May 17th (Friday), the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) held a workshop at its main headquarters in Daejeon with experts from industry, academia, research, and government to discuss the technology, policy status, and development direction of the Carnot Battery in relation to energy storage and heat pumps.

Newswise: What If a Nonmagnetic Material Could Be Magnetic?
Released: 14-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
What If a Nonmagnetic Material Could Be Magnetic?
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Quantum information devices need particles to be synchronized in space and time. In nickel molybdate (Ni2Mo3O8), nickel ions (Ni2+) form a triangular array of tetrahedrons and octahedrons with opposing magnetic spins. Electric fields in Ni2Mo3O8 induce parallel alignment of the spins; this alignment changes with time, producing spin excitons.

Newswise: Novel insights into fluorescent ‘dark states’ illuminate ways forward for improved imaging
Released: 14-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Novel insights into fluorescent ‘dark states’ illuminate ways forward for improved imaging
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists address decades-long problem in the field of single-molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer, paving the way for more accurate experiments.

Newswise: Decoding reactive species in molten salts
Released: 14-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Decoding reactive species in molten salts
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

By unraveling vibrational signatures and observing ion exchanges, an Oak Ridge National Laboratory team revealed how chemical species form in a highly reactive molten salt mixture of aluminum chloride and potassium chloride.

Newswise: Cloud empires: Mapping the geopolitics of data infrastructures
Released: 14-Jun-2024 3:05 AM EDT
Cloud empires: Mapping the geopolitics of data infrastructures
Aalto University

The trend towards hyperscale cloud infrastructures is creating powerful global gatekeepers of computational capability. We must understand the geopolitical implications.

Released: 13-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Argonne and a Moroccan university sign agreement to advance green energy tech and computing
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a collaboration that will support energy storage, renewable energy, high-performance computing and clean water innovation.

Newswise: The Joint Genome Institute (JGI) Advances Genomic Science as a PuRe Data Resource
Released: 13-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
The Joint Genome Institute (JGI) Advances Genomic Science as a PuRe Data Resource
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Humans can learn a lot from nature, especially when dealing with climate change and other environmental issues. A clean energy future relies on us reducing our dependency on fossil fuels, breaking down waste, and storing atmospheric carbon. Biofuels made from decomposing living things or biological waste are a potential alternative to fossil fuels.

Newswise: Marthi receives IEEE senior member honor
Released: 13-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Marthi receives IEEE senior member honor
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Phani Ratna Vanamali Marthi, an R&D associate in the Power Systems Resilience group at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been elevated to the grade of senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization.

Newswise: Building energy around changing climate
Released: 12-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Building energy around changing climate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed free data sets to estimate how much energy any building in the contiguous U.S. will use in 2100. These data sets provide planners a way to anticipate future energy needs as the climate changes.

Newswise: Overcoming the Volatility of Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen is 'the Best'.
Released: 12-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Overcoming the Volatility of Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen is 'the Best'.
National Research Council of Science and Technology

A research team in Korea Institute of Energy Research has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of a green hydrogen system used to supplement the volatility of renewable energy.

Released: 11-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Scientists find new way to enhance durability of lithium batteries
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have created a new nickel-rich cathode for lithium-ion batteries that both stores more energy and is more durable than conventional cathodes.

Released: 11-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Scientists Make and Test Efficient Water-Splitting Catalyst Predicted by Theory
Brookhaven National Laboratory

Scientists have developed a new efficient catalyst for the most challenging part of “water splitting,” a series of two simultaneous electrochemical reactions that generate hydrogen gas, a green energy source, from water. The new catalyst was designed based on theoretical predictions and validated in laboratory tests and industrially relevant demonstrations.

Newswise: New plasma escape mechanism could protect fusion vessels from excessive heat
Released: 11-Jun-2024 8:30 AM EDT
New plasma escape mechanism could protect fusion vessels from excessive heat
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

The exhaust heat generated by a fusing plasma in a commercial-scale reactor may not be as damaging to the vessel’s innards as once thought, according to new research about escaping plasma particles made by researchers at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and ITER Organization (ITER).

Released: 10-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
MOLLER Experiment Baselined and Moving Forward
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

The MOLLER experiment has received Critical Decision 2 “Approve Performance Baseline” and Critical Decision 3 “Approve Start of Construction” from the Department of Energy, which provides clearance to move forward with all procurements and equipment construction.

Newswise: Scientists Tame Quantum Bits in a Widely Used Semiconductor Material
Released: 10-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Scientists Tame Quantum Bits in a Widely Used Semiconductor Material
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Building large-scale quantum computers will require the ability to create and control qubits made of industrially relevant materials. Researchers have used atomic-level simulations to understand how the vacancies in silicon carbide that translate into spin-based qubits form and behave. This is an important step toward the future of quantum computing as well as quantum sensing.

Newswise: Join Us at the International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology 2024 (SEGT 2024)
Released: 10-Jun-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Join Us at the International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology 2024 (SEGT 2024)
Chulalongkorn University

The Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University cordially invites you to attend the International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology 2024 (SEGT 2024). This year’s theme, ” Sustaining the Future with Green Energy and Clean Environmental Technology,” highlights our commitment to fostering sustainable solutions. The conference will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 15-18, 2024.

Newswise: First demonstration in Korea of marine ammonia engine combustion technology Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50%, a promising signal for a shipbuilding powerhouse
Released: 10-Jun-2024 12:00 AM EDT
First demonstration in Korea of marine ammonia engine combustion technology Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50%, a promising signal for a shipbuilding powerhouse
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The joint research team successfully demonstrated technology of using the LNG-ammonia dual-fuel engines at the KR Test & Certification Center (KR TCC).

Newswise: The world's strongest ionizing terahertz radiation
Released: 7-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
The world's strongest ionizing terahertz radiation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Terahertz waves, known as non-ionizing radiation, can turn into ionization radiation when sufficiently many terahertz photons are focused in space and time. A team led by scientists in Korea and the USA has created the world’s most intense terahertz pulses that can instantaneously ionize atoms and molecules and convert them into plasma.

Released: 6-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
DOE Announces New Decadal Fusion Energy Strategy
Department of Energy, Office of Science

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today marked the two-year anniversary of the Biden-Harris Administration's launch of the U.S. Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion Energy with the release of the DOE Fusion Energy Strategy 2024 and an event at the White House co-hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Released: 6-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Argonne-led study highlights public transit’s critical role across Chicago
Argonne National Laboratory

A joint study by Argonne and MIT highlights the essential role of public transportation in Chicago and warns of serious impacts if the system was removed, including increased traffic congestion, increased pollution, economic decline and activity cancellations.

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Newswise: Green Era Campus and Argonne align to forge community partner–focused agreement
Released: 5-Jun-2024 10:10 AM EDT
Green Era Campus and Argonne align to forge community partner–focused agreement
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory’s Office of Community Engagement has established a Memorandum of Understanding with Chicago’s Green Era Campus to pursue research in sustainability in agriculture, renewable energy generation, and food equity and access.

Newswise: Sustainable battery technology: innovations in design, manufacturing, and fault detection
Released: 5-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Sustainable battery technology: innovations in design, manufacturing, and fault detection
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In an era where sustainable energy is paramount, a groundbreaking study provides critical insights into battery health management. It meticulously examines the design, optimization, fault detection, and recycling of Lithium-ion, Lead Acid, and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries—crucial components for the next generation of portable devices, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems.

Newswise: New Flexible Crystals for Optical Tuning with Multiple Deformation Options
Released: 5-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
New Flexible Crystals for Optical Tuning with Multiple Deformation Options
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers developed Schiff base crystals with unique bending, twisting, and acid-induced deformations, enabling adjustable color emission from green to deep red via protonic acid vapor. These crystals can be reconfigured through reversible protonation, offering new opportunities for flexible, lightweight optoelectronic devices and tuners.

Released: 4-Jun-2024 10:30 AM EDT
Argonne assembles electric vehicle experts to create better experiences at charging stations
Argonne National Laboratory

A task force at Argonne National Laboratory is defining new standards for the user experience at electric vehicle charging stations.

Newswise: Space race heats up: advanced electronics cooling systems for spacecraft
Released: 4-Jun-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Space race heats up: advanced electronics cooling systems for spacecraft
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent review focuses on the development and optimization of thermal management technologies (TMTs) for spacecraft electronics. These technologies address the challenges of heat acquisition, transport, and rejection in the harsh space environment. The review aims to guide future spacecraft thermal management systems, ensuring the reliability and performance of space missions.

Newswise: NUS researchers develop new aerogels for radiative cooling and the absorption of electromagnetic waves
Released: 4-Jun-2024 12:05 AM EDT
NUS researchers develop new aerogels for radiative cooling and the absorption of electromagnetic waves
National University of Singapore (NUS)

Scientists from the National University of Singapore have developed innovative aerogels for radiative cooling and electromagnetic waves absorption. Using plastic waste, the team engineered thin-film aerogels that function as thermal insulators and radiative coolers. These aerogels can be applied to the roofs of buildings to reduce indoor temperatures.

Newswise: Sigrid Elschot: Then and Now / 2013 Early Career Award Winner
Released: 31-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Sigrid Elschot: Then and Now / 2013 Early Career Award Winner
Department of Energy, Office of Science

With her Early Career Research Award, Stanford University associate professor Sigrid Elschot studied the effects of fast-moving, microgram-sized particles that collide with spacecraft. These particles vaporize, ionize, and produce a plasma that radiates electromagnetic energy.

Newswise:Video Embedded manufacturing-demonstration-facility-at-ornl-hosts-first-innovation-days
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Released: 31-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at ORNL hosts first Innovation Days
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Momentum for manufacturing innovation in the United States got a boost during the inaugural MDF Innovation Days, held recently at the U.S. Department of Energy Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, or MDF, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Newswise: Quantum Effects Make Electrons Superconduct while Standing Still
Released: 31-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Quantum Effects Make Electrons Superconduct while Standing Still
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Previous research found that twisted bilayer graphene is superconductive when the layers are rotated by 1.08 degrees. Electrons in parts of these materials move very slowly and should therefore not conduct electricity at all, much less display superconductivity. New research shows how the current theory of superconductivity, the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer (BCS) theory, must be modified to fit the observations of twisted bilayer graphene.

Newswise: Utah FORGE achieves crucial geothermal milestone
Released: 30-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Utah FORGE achieves crucial geothermal milestone
University of Utah

A major University of Utah-led geothermal research project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), achieved a critical breakthrough in April after hydraulically stimulating and circulating water through heated rock formations a mile and a half beneath its drill site in the Utah desert and bringing hot water to the surface.

Released: 30-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
New method makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural waste
University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago engineers have helped design a new method to make hydrogen gas from water using only solar power and agricultural waste such as manure or husks. The method reduces the energy needed to extract hydrogen from water by 600%, creating new opportunities for sustainable, climate-friendly chemical production.

Newswise: Both high performance and stability were achieved with multifunctional materials!
Released: 30-May-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Both high performance and stability were achieved with multifunctional materials!
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The Korean joint research team has developed a 4-Amino-TEMPO derivative with photocatalytic properties and successfully used it to produce high-performance and stable fiber-shaped dye-sensitized solar cells (FDSSCs) and fiber-shaped organic light-emitting diodes (FOLEDs).

Newswise: UW-Milwaukee leads new NSF-funded consortium to research greener, high-performance concrete
Released: 29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
UW-Milwaukee leads new NSF-funded consortium to research greener, high-performance concrete
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

A new NSF-funded research center in the UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science will research high-performance concrete and greener methods of making concrete so that industry collaborators can bring discoveries into use.

Newswise: Harnessing Green Energy from Plants Depends on Their Circadian Rhythms
23-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Harnessing Green Energy from Plants Depends on Their Circadian Rhythms
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

Plant hydraulics drive the biological process that moves fluids from roots to plant stems and leaves, creating streaming electric potential, or voltage, in the process.

Newswise: A Cleaner Way to Produce Ammonia
Released: 28-May-2024 10:30 AM EDT
A Cleaner Way to Produce Ammonia
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Ammonia is the starting point for the fertilizers that have secured the world’s food supply for the last century. It’s also a main component of cleaning products, and is even considered as a future carbon-free replacement for fossil fuels in vehicles.

Released: 28-May-2024 10:30 AM EDT
Revolutionizing energy grid maintenance: How artificial intelligence is transforming the future
Argonne National Laboratory

In an effort to address America’s aging energy infrastructure, Argonne scientists are using the power of artificial intelligence to predict potential failures before they occur and strategically optimize repairs, paving the way for a more reliable and efficient electric grid.

Newswise: Apple versus doughnut: How the shape of a tokamak impacts the limits of the edge of the plasma
Released: 28-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Apple versus doughnut: How the shape of a tokamak impacts the limits of the edge of the plasma
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

PPPL scientists have developed a new theoretical model about the edge of a plasma, which can become unstable and potentially damage a fusion reactor. The model refines ideas about a critical obstacle on the path to harnessing clean energy from this fourth state of matter.

Newswise: Enhancing energy efficiency in China's public buildings: a multifaceted approach
Released: 27-May-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Enhancing energy efficiency in China's public buildings: a multifaceted approach
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A collaborative study has identified key policy tools and challenges in improving energy efficiency (EEI) for public buildings in China. The research, published in the City and Built Environment journal, offers a comprehensive analysis of the current state of EEI policy tools and proposes innovative solutions to overcome existing obstacles.

Newswise: Innovative Material for Sustainable Building
Released: 24-May-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Innovative Material for Sustainable Building
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) introduce a polymer-based material with unique properties in the latest issue of the journal Nature Communications. This material allows sunlight to enter, maintains a more comfortable indoor climate without additional energy, and cleans itself like a lotus leaf. The new development could replace glass components in walls and roofs in the future

Newswise: Promethium bound: Rare earth element’s secrets exposed
21-May-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Promethium bound: Rare earth element’s secrets exposed
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Scientists have uncovered the properties of a rare earth element that was first discovered 80 years ago at the very same laboratory, opening a new pathway for the exploration of elements critical in modern technology, from medicine to space travel.

Newswise: Batteries: Modeling Tomorrow’s Materials Today
Released: 21-May-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Batteries: Modeling Tomorrow’s Materials Today
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Which factors determine how quickly a battery can be charged? This and other questions are studied by researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) with the help of computer-based simulations.

Released: 17-May-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Deep-sea sponge's “zero-energy” flow control could inspire new energy efficient designs, according to research co-led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

The deep-sea Venus flower basket sponge can filter feed using only the faint ambient currents of the ocean depths, no pumping required, new research reveals. This discovery of natural ‘“zero energy” flow could help engineers design more efficient chemical reactors, air purification systems, heat exchangers, hydraulic systems, and aerodynamic surfaces.

Newswise: Media Tip: New study shows renewable energy could work as power source at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
Released: 16-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Media Tip: New study shows renewable energy could work as power source at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
Argonne National Laboratory

A recent analysis shows that renewable energy could be a viable option to diesel fuel for science at the South Pole. The analysis deeply explores the feasibility of replacing part of the energy production at the South Pole with renewable sources.

Newswise: Media Tip: U.S. Department of Energy awards Argonne National Laboratory $4 million for energy-efficient microchip research
Released: 16-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Media Tip: U.S. Department of Energy awards Argonne National Laboratory $4 million for energy-efficient microchip research
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne awarded $4 million to research new materials to develop energy-efficient microchips.

Newswise: Carbon-capture batteries developed to store renewable energy, help climate
Released: 15-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Carbon-capture batteries developed to store renewable energy, help climate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

.Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are developing battery technologies to fight climate change in two ways, by expanding the use of renewable energy and capturing airborne carbon dioxide. This type of battery stores the renewable energy generated by solar panels or wind turbines. Utilizing this energy when wind and sunlight are unavailable requires an electrochemical reaction that, in ORNL’s new battery formulations, captures carbon dioxide from industrial emissions and converts it to value-added products.

Newswise: Spooky States & Figure Eights: Stepping Into the Quantum Computing ‘Ring’
Released: 15-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Spooky States & Figure Eights: Stepping Into the Quantum Computing ‘Ring’
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

An interdisciplinary team of scientists from Jefferson Lab, Old Dominion University and the DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a conceptual device for quantum computing that could rival – or even outperform – other systems being developed. The “core” of this computer would be based on a compact, spin-transparent storage ring, which can maintain the entangled states of ions as they travel along a figure-eight path.

Newswise: UAH researcher to lead $600K study exploring how lithium-ion batteries degrade, particularly at ocean temperatures, impacting UUVs
Released: 14-May-2024 4:05 PM EDT
UAH researcher to lead $600K study exploring how lithium-ion batteries degrade, particularly at ocean temperatures, impacting UUVs
University of Alabama Huntsville

The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced that a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has won a Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) award for $600,000 to study how high-energy density lithium-ion batteries degrade over a range of temperatures. The work is particularly relevant to power applications for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).

Released: 14-May-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Harnessing hydrogen: New test facility to support decarbonization of heavy-duty transportation
Argonne National Laboratory

Groundbreaking initiative funded by Department of Energy poised to shape future of sustainable mobility by advancing decarbonization of trucks, locomotives, marine vessels and more.

Newswise: New analysis platform shines light on utilities’ solar energy future
Released: 13-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
New analysis platform shines light on utilities’ solar energy future
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with three other national labs, have developed a free online platform to help utilities understand how solar energy projects will affect the operation of their power systems. This capability can increase utilities’ confidence in expanding their solar portfolios, protecting reliable delivery of electricity while supporting U.S. efforts to slow climate change.



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