100 times stronger than steel yet 4 times lighter. Conductive and biocompatible. Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are fascinating materials that could channel a kaleidoscope of futuristic technologies around sustainability. They could be a key to the zero-carbon energy future transition. While … Read the rest
Why 3D Printing Batteries Matters
Renews automatically, cancel anytime. Terms apply. 3D printing has become popular with manufacturers since it provides flexible design, rapid prototyping, cost-effectiveness, waste reduction, and a way to increase sustainability in manufacturing. We’re used to seeing 3D printed toys, shoes, tools, … Read the rest
Is the Power Grid Ready for Green Energy?
Despite the rise of renewable energy, the backbone of the power grid is fossil fuels. Adapting the grid to green energy sources is more complicated than flipping a switch.… Read the rest
Lithium for EV Batteries Is in High Demand, but Protesters Push Back | WSJ
Lithium prices are rising as demand for the key ingredient in electric car batteries grows, amid a broader push to move away from oil and gas. But the extraction of the metal is time-consuming and potentially harmful to the environment, … Read the rest
How Electricity Generation Really Works
The importance of electricity in our modern world can hardly be overstated. What was a luxury a hundred years ago is now a critical component to the safety, prosperity, and well-being of nearly everyone. Generation is the first step electricity … Read the rest
Capacitors Are Gaps! How Does That Work?!
Capacitors are tiny physical gaps in a circuit. How does that even work? Well, if we analyze capacitors on a deep level, we see they’re almost breathing energy.… Read the rest
This Solar Powered Boat Could be the Future of Transportation
Costs for solar panel systems have been dropping at a blistering pace in the last few years and are being widely used as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. Solar panels for home work great, as well as the solar … Read the rest
Green energy: Which sources are the most sustainable? | The Economist
Fossil fuels still supply about 80% of the world’s power. How can energy be produced and used more sustainably to meet climate targets? We answer your questions.… Read the rest
Electric Potential Difference | Electricity
Given just a copper wire, do you think electricity will flow through it? Or do we need a factor that triggers the flow of electricity? What is that factor? What is the Electric Potential Difference?… Read the rest
Revisiting the Supercapacitor – The Wait for Graphene is Over
There’s been lot of hype about graphene since it was first discovered and called a breakthrough. But we’re still waiting for the next big thing. That’s starting to change. A newly announced supercapacitor from Skeleton Technologies could make a big … Read the rest