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Researchers have developed a new bio-inspired electrolyte that turns a battery’s unwanted hydrogen gas production into a protective layer, stabilizing zinc-ion batteries at high temperatures. This breakthrough could lead to safer, longer-lasting batteries for storing renewable energy from solar and wind.
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A new type of structural supercapacitor, built into carbon fibers, maintains significant energy storage capacity even in freezing temperatures as low as -10°C. This innovation is crucial for electric aircraft and drones, allowing them to store energy within their wings or body without adding heavy batteries, even in cold weather.
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Scientists have designed new molecules that self-assemble in a “quasi-random” orientation, improving the efficiency of next-generation perovskite solar cells. This precise control over how the molecules line up helps the cells convert more sunlight into electricity, pushing this promising solar technology closer to widespread commercial use.
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