Since their introduction in the late 1990s, lithium ion batteries have been used in numerous devices that are used in everyday life. Some of the devices which utilize these batteries …
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An international team of researchers led by Columbia University has developed a technique for manipulating the electrical conductivity of graphene through compression. This discovery marks a significant step toward graphene’s …
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An autonomous prototype robot (ARGOS) that can go “almost anywhere” may be ready to take on the more dangerous tasks in operational oil and gas installations offshore, particularly in difficult …
Researchers at Superdielectrics Ltd recently discovered a new material that could bolster carbon-based supercapacitor performance. Supercapacitors, or ultracapacitors as they are sometimes known, are useful in emitting a charge quickly. …
Supercapacitors Increase Performance and Longevity, Charge in Minutes Read More »
Light is comprised of photons, which are particles of electromagnetic energy. They are considered elementary particles (the smallest constituents of matter and energy) despite their lack of mass. Source: …
A team of researchers led by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory recently discovered a metal that conducts electricity without producing or requiring excess heat. While it would not be …
A recent study explored the use of tree bark tannins as battery cathode materials. Researchers from Northeastern University in Boston set out to determine the ability of tannins to …
Scientists Develop Sustainable Battery Using Tree Bark Tannins Read More »
Oil wells across the globe are producing increasing amounts of water in order to meet technical requirements at installations. This sidesteps the need to tap the natural water …
Five Barrels of Water Produced Per Barrel of Oil Read More »
