Energy

Integrating an emission gain layer in perovskite LEDs enhances Förster resonance energy transfer and the Purcell effect, achieving high luminance and efficiency.

A recent study evaluating garnet-type solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries finds that their expected energy density advantages may be overstated. The researchers posited that composite or quasi-solid-state electrolytes may be more viable alternatives.

Cations found to be the culprit behind degraded platinum electrodes

Van der Waals forces, once deemed too weak for structural integrity, have been shown to create stable, highly porous frameworks with exceptional thermal resilience and reversible assembly, paving the way for scalable and recyclable materials.

By incorporating gadolinium into a catalyst, its efficiency in a reaction that produces hydrogen fuel increases. This could be the boost we need to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

To be able to make the switch to environmentally friendly hydrogen fuels, there needs to be a catalyst…or a precatalyst, to be specific!

Researchers have developed metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that efficiently produce hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) using small temperature differences, offering a sustainable approach to chemical production.

For International Women's Day, we have prepared a list of women experts who have agreed to share their expertise with journalists. Their expertise include AI, astronomy, medicine and public health, sustainability, women’s rights, and more.

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- Professor Kyoungsoo Park of DGIST and Professor Kwangjin Park of Gachon University have proposed a cause-based solution to performance degradation in nickel-rich anodes - Their proposition is expected to provide a breakthrough in electric vehicle range and safety. The findings have been published in ACS Nano, one of the world’s leading journals.

In a significant advancement for renewable energy technologies, a new catalyst has been developed that dramatically improves the efficiency and stability of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in acidic media, a critical process for water splitting and hydrogen production.

Over time, batteries break down. Studying this process in-depth with imaging techniques may help us improve the lifespan of batteries.

Researchers created platinum-mixed metallic magnetic nanofilms that are 5x more efficient – the ultimate energy-saving solution.

- A research team led by DGIST Prof. Kim Hoe Joon and Dr. Jeong Soon Moon has developed a self-power generation technology that uses motion and pressure to produce electricity and light simultaneously - It is stable even underwater and is expected to be used in various fields, such as disaster rescue

Tohoku University researchers are breaking limits by increasing the temperature multiferroics can operate at, from room temperature up to a blistering 160℃

Researchers have discovered that the gemstone spinel is capable of storing quantum information, making it a viable material in the field of quantum technology.

Ultrasound charging for biomedical devices penetrates the body better and researchers have shown that the receiver’s shape improves energy transfer.

Inspired by elephants, researchers grow fungus in elephant-skin patterns to create better insulation for buildings.

Technology uses biomass-derived compounds and ammonia to produce an eco-friendly alternative plastic

- A research team led by Senior Researcher Sangkyoo Lim has successfully developed biomass-based shape memory polymer fibers capable of simultaneously producing and storing energy. - These artificial muscle fibers, which can lift loads exceeding 56,000 times their own weight, are expected to find applications in industries such as medical robotics, advanced textiles, and wearables industries - The findings of the study were published in the Chemical Engineering Journal

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- DGIST’s Professor Jong-sung Yu’s Team, in Collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, Develops Next-Generation High-Capacity Lithium–Sulfur Battery Capable of Rapid Charging - Research Findings Published in ACS Nano

Groundbreaking cerium oxide-based thermal switches achieve remarkable performance, transforming heat flow control with sustainable and efficient technology.

- Dr. Kim Jae-hyun’s team developed a stable, efficient polymer-based solid electrolyte - Applicable to smartphones, EVs, and energy storage

- A joint research team from DGIST and Kyungpook National University achieves 63% energy storage efficiency and 5.17% overall efficiency by combining a supercapacitor with a solar cell. - The research findings have been published in the prestigious international journal Energy, specializing in energy storage and conversion technologies.

Accidental clogging in geothermal wells reveals need for monitoring to ensure long-term usability

This annual event will bring together innovators, researchers, and industry leaders from around the world to spotlight groundbreaking advancements in sustainable energy and green technology.

- DGIST Professor Jang Kyung-In’s research team has developed a highly efficient wearable energy harvester that can power electronic devices using only body movements - The research results are published in ACS Nano, a top-tier journal in the field of nanoscience

Installers' credibility, product quality, financing options, and long-term benefits hold equal weight in consumers' minds when it comes to solar power.

We might all be able to breathe a bit easier thanks to copper nanoclusters that can help us reduce carbon emissions through an electrochemical reaction.