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Lausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Jan 29, 2024 - In a remarkable breakthrough in material science, researchers have developed a method to transform ordinary glass into a light-energy harvesting semiconductor. This novel discovery, stemming from a collaboration between the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)'s Galatea Laboratory and scientists from Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), has opened new possibilities in the realm of energy-efficient materials.

The study, led by Gozden... Читать дальше...

Nagoya, Japan (SPX) Jan 29, 2024 - In a groundbreaking development for both the battery and sustainable energy industries, a team of researchers from Meijo University has unveiled a novel approach to hydrogen storage and production using lithium-ion batteries.

Published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy on October 29, 2023, this study, led by Professor Bun Tsuchiya from the Department of General Education of the Faculty of Science and Technology, delves into the potential of lithium-cobalt... Читать дальше...

Kigali (AFP) Jan 29, 2024 - Rwanda has signed an agreement with Australian mining giant Rio Tinto for the exploration and mining of lithium in the East African nation, the two parties said Monday.

Lithium is a key component in the manufacture of batteries used in electric cars, as well as smartphones and other electronics.

Washington DC (UPI) Jan 29, 2024 - With electric bikes growing in popularity, poorly manufactured lithium-ion batteries and electronics have led to a spate of fires. New congressional legislation aims to fix the problem.

With bipartisan support, members of the House and Senate, including U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., hope to implement safety standards for manufacturing the small but powerful batteries.

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 29, 2024 - In a significant advancement for fusion energy, a collaboration of Japanese researchers has demonstrated predictive control of fusion plasma using a digital twin, marking a pivotal step in the development of fusion reactors. This breakthrough, spearheaded by Assistant Professor Yuya Morishita and his team from Kyoto University and the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), offers a promising solution to one of the most challenging aspects of fusion energy production. Читать дальше...