Lithium-ion battery research 'nanoflowers'

Scientists increased battery capacity over many charge and discharge cycles with a promising high-rate electrode material featuring a unique flower-shaped nanostructure.

Next-generation computer chip with two heads

Engineers have developed a computer chip that combines two functions - logic operations and data storage - into a single architecture, paving the way to more efficient devices.

Blue phosphorus: How a semiconductor becomes a metal

Blue phosphorus, an atomically thin synthetic semiconductor, becomes metallic as soon as it is converted into a double layer.

Physicists develop an efficient modem for the quantum internet

Physicists have developed the basic technology for a new 'quantum modem'. It will allow users to connect to a future quantum internet that is based on the existing fibre optic network infrastructure.

Thermal storage materials based on metallized zeolites

Thermal storage systems based on zeolite materials offer great potential, but have so far suffered from a lack of efficient heat transfer between storage material and heat exchanger. Researchers now have found a new way to coat zeolite granulate, so that an efficient heat transfer is made possible.

Waste to wealth with new generation nanocatalyst

Researchers have developed a powerful, low-cost method for recycling used cooking oil and agricultural waste into biodiesel, and turning food scraps and plastic rubbish into high-value products.

Researchers develop energy-saving 'liquid window' (w/video)

Scientists have developed a liquid window panel that can simultaneously block the sun to regulate solar transmission, while trapping thermal heat that can be released through the day and night, helping to reduce energy consumption in buildings.