Ever since Benjamin Franklin’s lightning experiment in the 18th century, civilization has been intrigued by the idea of capturing lightning in a bottle. Over time, however, the idea evolved from ...

Industrial energy research stands at the threshold of a crucial transition. Combining advanced solar conversion with waste-heat valorization is emerging as ...

Almost like a pressure cooker with high temperature and high pressure, devices called autoclaves are used to cook germs at 121°C (249.8°F) and 205 kPa as a standard medical equipment sterilization ...

An innovative hybrid solar device that combines a PV panel and energy storage has achieved record levels of energy storage efficiency for such a device. And unlike conventional batteries, the ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Thin, lightweight solar cells that can bend and flex open the door to power sources built into clothing, curved surfaces, and portable devices. But flexibility comes at a cost.