Heat pumps are the most energy-efficient way of controlling indoor temperature. By moving heat between locations, they avoid the inefficiencies of generating heat in the first place. But that doesn’t ...

This polymer-based system shows that coherent quantum behavior can be designed into stable, tunable, solution-processable materials compatible with real devices. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Quantum ...

LiPure Energy is a startup focused on solid-state batteries with polymer and silicon carbon anodes. Its first-generation 0.5Ah–50Ah products have passed extreme safety tests and received authoritative ...

Artistic representation of a helical peptide polymer electrolyte with the macrodipole indicated by an arrow with positive and negative charges. Solid-state electrolytes have been explored for decades ...

Explore the solid state vs lithium ion debate in this detailed battery technology comparison, highlighting differences in ...

A new 3D printing method developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego is so simple that it uses a polymer ...

The rational development of polymeric structures requires a deep understanding at both molecular and macroscopic scales. Several methods are used to analyze the structure of polymers, such as ...

A new 3D printing method developed by engineers is so simple that it uses a polymer ink and salt water solution to create solid structures. The work has the potential to make materials manufacturing ...