Electrochemical Solutions for Decarbonization
By Anne Trafton, MIT News Electricity plays many roles in our lives, from lighting our homes to powering the technology and appliances we rely on every day. Electricity can [...]
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Energy-harvesting may turn Wi-Fi signals into usable power
Any device that sends out a Wi-Fi signal also emits terahertz waves —electromagnetic waves with a frequency somewhere between microwaves and infrared light. These [...]
System provides cooling with no electricity
Imagine a device that can sit outside under blazing sunlight on a clear day, and without using any power cool things down by more than 23 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees [...]
Battery Tech Removes CO2 from Air
Batteries may be a tool in the critical need to remove CO2 from our air. A new system developed at MIT can work on the gas at virtually any concentration level, even down to [...]
Speeding Discovery of New Solar Cell Materials
A broad class of materials called perovskites is considered one of the most promising avenues for developing new, more efficient solar cells. But the virtually limitless [...]
Why We Can’t Reverse Climate Change with ‘Negative Emissions’ Technologies
By Howard J. Herzog, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series of guest columns on innovative energy technologies and [...]
Wind Powered Glider: Half Sailboat, Half Aircraft
While the albatross may be associated with some negative vibes for literature fans, the bird has been an inspiration to a group of MIT engineers. A former student and his [...]
“Cool” Evaporation Tech Cuts Food Waste in Developing Nations
A new sustainable refrigeration technology that can extend the shelf life of perishables in developing nations with dry climates was born at the Massachusetts Institute of [...]
Tandem Perovskite Solar Modules Hit 17.8% Efficiency, and Aim for 25%
New research points the way towards perovskite solar modules that are highly efficient to manufacture, and approaching the efficiency of crystalline silicon photovoltaics. [...]
Flexible Photovoltaics Come Into Fashion
Now that personal electronics have become fashion accessories—and the fashion industry is pursuing wearable electronics—designers and manufacturers are looking to bring [...]
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