Making the Right Substitution for Better Thermoelectrics
Exploiting the self-organizing nature of atoms to block heat transfer and improve thermal-to-electrical energy conversion.
Exploiting the self-organizing nature of atoms to block heat transfer and improve thermal-to-electrical energy conversion.
Nano-porous metal oxide coatings on carbon fiber dramatically enhance the electrical storage capacity for supercapacitors.
First observation of key intermediate state in the conversion of one photon to two electrons.
Observation of wavelike heat conduction reveals new possibilities for tailoring thermal transport through wave effects.
Charge-discharge chemistry for lithium ion batteries elucidated by theoretical calculations.
Molecular structures provide insights into biomass deconstruction.
New computational technique creates high resolution maps of subsurface CO2 after geologic sequestration.
Using newly synthesized polymers results in enhanced light harvesting capabilities and an unprecedented generation of photocurrent.
New porous, electrically conductive materials have potential uses in fuel cells, batteries, and solar photovoltaics.
Atomic-Scale, femtosecond time-scale measurements unravel the atomistic pathways and speed limits for copper migration through a nanocrystal.
Structure and composition of the Solid Electrolyte Interphase in lithium ion batteries was investigated via a unique combination of microscopy and spectroscopy.
This observation paves the way for a deeper understanding of high-temperature superconductivity and future applications for quantum computing.