A more than 100% quantum step toward producing hydrogen fuel

Researchers have created a quantum dot photoelectrochemical cell that catalytically achieved quantum efficiency for hydrogen gas production exceeding 100% - in the case of their experiments an efficiency approaching 114%.

Scientist invents way to trigger artificial photosynthesis to clean air

A chemistry professor has just found a way to trigger the process of photosynthesis in a synthetic material, turning greenhouse gases into clean air and producing energy all at the same time.

Stabilizing molecule could pave way for lithium-air fuel cell

A novel approach for creating a functional designer interphase is based on bromide-containing ionic polymers (ionomers) that selectively tether to the lithium anode to form a few-nanometers-thick conductive coating that protects the electrode from degradation and fade.

Nano-notch sends self-assembling polymers into a spiral

Template modification could speed up the fabrication of sensing substrates and other novel structures.

Revolutionary method reveals impact of short circuits on battery safety

How lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries behave under short-circuit conditions can now be examined using a new approach to help improve reliability and safety.

Researchers change the color of assembled nanoparticles with an electrical stimulant

The team used core/shell nanoparticles to improve color contrast and expand color schemes by using a combination of pigmentary color (from inherent properties) and structural color (from particle assemblies).

A nano form of iron for fortification of foods

Whey protein nanofibrils loaded with iron nanoparticles: Researchers are developing a new and highly effective way of fortifying iron into food and drinks.

Model for multivalley polaritons

Scientists model the formation of multivalleys in semiconductor microcavities, bringing new ideas to the emerging valleytronics field.

Using light to propel water

With new method, engineers can control and separate fluids on a surface using only visible light.

Efficient Earth-abundant heterogeneous electrocatalysts for photoelectrochemical water splitting

A new review article summarizes the recent progress in the design, synthesis, and catalytic performance evaluation of earth-abundant heterogeneous electrocatalysts for the application of PEC water splitting.