Lithium-Ion Battery Breakthrough

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Researchers at Northwestern University say they've come up with lithium-ion batteries that can hold their charge 10 times as long as current batteries. Read more →

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New Solar Material Could Boost Efficiency

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Researchers at Northwestern create a material that absorbs a wide range of wavelengths and could lead to more efficient and less expensive solar technology. Read more →

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Carbon Could Be Solar Power Breakthrough

Researchers at Northwestern University have found a breakthrough way to harvest solar energy with a flexible, abundant material made from carbon nanotubes. Read more →

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A Better Way To Convert Waste Heat

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By placing nanocrystals of rock salt on it, researchers were able to boost the energy conversion efficiency of lead telluride without decreasing conductivity. Read more →

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