There wasn’t much of a solar energy bandwagon — let alone a crowded one — in 1972, when University of Delaware physicist Karl Böer founded the Institute of Energy Conversion. At the time, energy ...

The first law of thermodynamics is one of the bedrock laws of physics. Even if you’re not gung-ho for physics research, you ...

Touch the back of a laptop and it often feels warm. This is because part of the energy used for computation and communication ...

Researchers led by Rice University’s Guido Pagano used a specialized quantum device to simulate a vibrating molecule and ...

Matter / antimatter mass-to-energy conversion probably rates above cold fusion on the totem pole of energy pariahs. At the heart of any viable engine must be a method for combining matter and ...

Semiconductors are central to the renewable-energy transition, enabling efficient conversion for solar, battery storage, and DC consumption. Single-stage power converters, using wide-bandgap devices ...

Numerous power storage and conversion technologies, including batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells, utilize polymeric materials. These materials have multiple benefits over conventional ...

Addressing the Global Challenge with Nanotechnology: The white paper addresses the pressing global challenge of achieving efficient energy storage and solar conversion, particularly in the context of ...