Energy
Highly efficient oxygen catalyst found
October 28, 2011
New catalyst, made of inexpensive and abundant materials, could prove useful in rechargeable batteries and hydrogen-fuel production.
‘Conserve, conserve, conserve’
October 28, 2011
A megawatt saved is better than a megawatt made, and there are plenty of ways to save energy without sacrifice.
Turning green to gold
October 27, 2011
Koch building takes the lead in lab energy performance.
Also labeled: Campus buildings and architecture, Campus services, Efficiency, Facilities, Koch Institute, Research
Harnessing the Earth, the atom and the leaf
October 27, 2011
There are many sources that can make a contribution to our energy supply, but likely not at a major scale in the near future.
Shining brightly
October 26, 2011
Vast amounts of solar energy radiate to the Earth constantly, but tapping that energy cost-effectively remains a challenge.
Where the wind blows
October 25, 2011
How far can wind power go toward reducing global carbon emissions from electricity production?
What can make a dent?
October 24, 2011
Given the enormous scale of worldwide energy use, there are limited options for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
A new approach to solar power
October 21, 2011
Hybrid solar-thermoelectric systems could provide advantages over conventional solar cells or solar thermal plants.
Bristly particles could be boon for powerplants
October 17, 2011
Multi-scale material may have applications in heat transfer, potentially helping powerplants be more efficient.
Graphene shows unusual thermoelectric response to light
October 7, 2011
Finding could lead to new photodetectors or energy-harvesting devices.
Introducing the China Energy and Climate Project
October 5, 2011
In collaboration with Tsinghua University, MIT launches a new research project to analyze the impact of China’s existing and proposed energy and climate policies.
The power of manure
October 4, 2011
Anaerobic digesters provide a win-win opportunity for agriculture and energy.
‘Artificial leaf’ makes fuel from sunlight
September 30, 2011
Solar cell bonded to recently developed catalyst can harness the sun, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Kord Smith brings 30 years of simulation insight to NSE
September 26, 2011
Findings could lead to better hydrogen storage
September 19, 2011
MIT-led research demonstrates method that could allow inexpensive carbon materials to store the volatile gas at room temperature.
Shake, rattle and … power up?
September 14, 2011
A new MEMS device generates energy from small vibrations.
Also labeled: Environment, Mechanical engineering, Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), Vibrations
Felix Parra returns to fusion program
September 12, 2011
Learning the lessons of Fukushima
August 23, 2011
Japan’s nuclear meltdowns provide valuable lessons for the design of future nuclear powerplants.
A systematic way to find battery materials
August 12, 2011
New understanding of high-performing cathode compound could facilitate rapid evaluation of improved alternatives.
Trancik named a 2011 PopTech Science and Public Leadership Fellow
August 2, 2011
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Faculty
How to make solar power 24/7
July 29, 2011
MIT team designs concentrated solar thermal system that could store heat in vats of molten salts, supplying constant power.
Sun-free photovoltaics
July 28, 2011
Materials engineered to give off precisely tuned wavelengths of light when heated are key to new high-efficiency generating system.
Also labeled: MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Solar
Research update: Improving batteries’ energy storage
July 25, 2011
New method allows a dramatic boost in capacity for a given weight.
Research update: New way to store sun’s heat
July 13, 2011
Modified carbon nanotubes can store solar energy indefinitely, then be recharged by exposure to the sun.
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