Solving energy problems, one molecule at a time
Materials scientist explores new possibilities in topics from molecules to rooftop solar panels.
Materials scientist explores new possibilities in topics from molecules to rooftop solar panels.
MIT senior overcame disabilities to study materials science, hoping to pave the way for other aspiring engineers.
MIT researchers find a way to generate power without the usual mirror arrays.
Class works with Facilities to analyze existing conditions.
After placing 15th in the 2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge, MIT’s Solar Electric Vehicle Team reflects on their experience and looks ahead to the future.
Vast amounts of solar energy radiate to the Earth constantly, but tapping that energy cost-effectively remains a challenge.
Given the enormous scale of worldwide energy use, there are limited options for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Hybrid solar-thermoelectric systems could provide advantages over conventional solar cells or solar thermal plants.
Finding could lead to new photodetectors or energy-harvesting devices.
Solar cell bonded to recently developed catalyst can harness the sun, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
MIT team designs concentrated solar thermal system that could store heat in vats of molten salts, supplying constant power.
Materials engineered to give off precisely tuned wavelengths of light when heated are key to new high-efficiency generating system.
Modified carbon nanotubes can store solar energy indefinitely, then be recharged by exposure to the sun.