Keeping hydrogen from cracking metals
MIT postdoctoral associate Mostafa Youssef and graduate student Aravind Krishnamoorthy tackle different aspects of the problem at atomic scale.
Surface properties command attention
Professor Bilge Yildiz analyzes surfaces of materials to tackle problems as diverse as enabling fuel cells and preventing pipe corrosion.
"Game Changers" explores a cheaper, cleaner, and more secure national energy system
Stanford-MIT book puts focus on the need for energy innovation R&D.
Making silicon devices responsive to infrared light
Laser doping method could enable new infrared imaging systems.
Study: Current efforts not enough to prevent climate consequences
MIT researchers provide a window into the future with 2013 Energy and Climate Outlook
‘Cool’ invention wins first place at MADMEC
Thermoelectric bracelet that helps people maintain a comfortable body temperature takes home $10,000 from MIT’s annual materials-science design competition.
Solar-cell manufacturing costs: innovation could level the field
Study shows that factors other than wages dominate trends in photovoltaic costs, raising the prospect of competitive manufacturing anywhere.
Green computing is super
MIT Lincoln Laboratory's new supercomputing facility reduces energy impacts
Making alternative fuels cheaper
Chemical engineers’ new synthesis could make biofuel more appealing for mass production.
The solar duel: China vs. the United States
MIT researchers warn of the risks a trade war could create for the solar industry.
Funding clean-energy solutions
MIT’s Clean Energy Prize awards more than $300,000 to support green startups and technologies.
Cleaner energy, warmer climate?
MIT researchers explore the possible consequences of expanding biofuels.
The case for optimism about a renewable energy future
Researcher Eric Martinot presents findings of two-year project at campus event
NSE-led teams sweep energy innovation contest
Future Energy @ MIT pitch competition focuses on finding solutions to the world’s energy challenges
Sterilizing with the sun
Solar concentrating system could replace fuel-powered or electric devices in remote villages.