Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly popular. However, such energy can be wasted if an excess is available when it’s not yet needed. A particularly relevant example is solar power; solar ...

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have used specialized tools to study materials at the atomic scale and analyze ...

More than two decades ago, research conducted for the electrical construction industry identified that the ideal amount of inventory on a job site equals about three days of installation-ready ...

Searching appropriate material systems for energy storage applications is crucial for advanced electronics. Dielectric materials, including ferroelectrics, anti-ferroelectrics, and relaxors, have ...

A group of engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has used two ancient materials, cement and carbon black, to create a new energy storage system. The innovative technology, ...

TGA measures the change in mass of a sample as a function of temperature or time under a controlled atmosphere, revealing the material's thermal stability, decomposition behavior, and potential for ...

Building materials such as concrete have the potential to store billions of tons of carbon dioxide away from the atmosphere, according to a new study from UC Davis. Image shows UC Davis Aggie Square ...

A new heat storage material could help to significantly improve the energy efficiency of buildings. It can be used to store surplus heat and release it back into the environment when needed. Unlike ...

Fossil fuel consumption is the biggest threat to our environment, and steps are being taken all over the world for sustainable energy production and storage alternatives. This has ultimately increased ...