Saving heat until you need it
A new concept for thermal energy storage involves a material that absorbs heat as it melts and releases it as it resolidifies — but only when triggered by light.
Opportunities for materials innovation abound
Faculty researchers share insights into new capabilities at the annual Industrial Liaison Program Research and Development Conference.
“Sun in a box” would store renewable energy for the grid
Design for system that provides solar- or wind-generated power on demand should be cheaper than other leading options.
Extending the life of low-cost, compact, lightweight batteries
New design could greatly extend the shelf life of single-use metal-air batteries for electric vehicles, off-grid storage, and other applications.
A novel way to advance a better battery design
Led by “Queen of Batteries” Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Cadenza Innovation is licensing its lithium ion battery cell architecture to manufacturers around the world.
A new way to find better battery materials
Design principles could point to better electrolytes for next-generation lithium batteries.
Jennifer Rupp: Engineering practical ceramics
Assistant professor in EECS is developing materials with novel structures and useful applications, including renewable energy and information storage.
Jing Li: Applying economics to energy technology
Soon-to-be assistant professor of applied economics focuses on development and deployment solutions that can help the world move to a low-carbon future.
A new approach to rechargeable batteries
New metal-mesh membrane could solve longstanding problems and lead to inexpensive power storage.
Optimizing carbon nanotube electrodes
New model measures characteristics of carbon nanotube structures for energy storage and water desalination applications.
Jennifer Rupp wins international electrochemistry prize
Assistant professor is honored for her work on energy storage systems and safer, solid-state lithium electrolyte batteries.
A new way to store thermal energy
MIT researchers create material for a chemical heat “battery” that could release its energy on demand.
No more blackouts?
New framework guarantees stability of microgrids that supply local power in developing countries.
Making renewable power more viable for the grid
“Air-breathing” battery can store electricity for months, for about a fifth the cost of current technologies.
Shell executive describes inevitable transition to carbon-free energy
Harry Brekelmans says Shell has significant commitment to renewable energy, carbon pricing.