Seeing how a lithium-ion battery works
An exotic state of matter — a “random solid solution” — affects how ions move through battery material.
An exotic state of matter — a “random solid solution” — affects how ions move through battery material.
New research discovers unexpected variations in behavior of nanotubes made of different materials.
Startup FINsix leverages novel MIT technology to shrink laptop adapters to a quarter the size.
Cullen Buie manipulates micro-scale phenomena to optimize energy conversion devices.
Quantum-dot photovoltaics set new record for efficiency in such devices, could unlock new uses.
Technique might enable advances in display screens, solar cells, or other devices.
Electrochemical approach has potential to efficiently turn low-grade heat to electricity.
MIT alumni develop airborne wind turbine that floats 1,000 feet aloft to capture stronger, steadier winds.
Yan Chen’s work on fuel cell catalysts could help integrate new power solutions.
MIT Energy Initiative analysis suggests approaches to make the electricity system more resilient by improving its interdependency with natural gas.
Multidisciplinary program, to be led by Susan Solomon, will encourage collaborations among researchers in different fields.
New MIT model can guide design of solar cells that produce less waste heat, more useful current.