Energy
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.
While you’re up, print me a solar cell
July 11, 2011
New MIT-developed materials make it possible to produce photovoltaic cells on paper or fabric, nearly as simply as printing a document.
MIT strengthens ties with France for energy research
June 30, 2011
France-MIT Forum on Energy unveils new joint laboratory, explores other potential collaborations.
Also labeled: Civil and environmental engineering, Collaboration, Industry, Global, MISTI, Political science, Research
Waldman-Brown, Fulbright scholarship winner, to spend next year in Ghana
June 24, 2011
Recent graduate and public service fellow will teach the science of energy generation.
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Public service, Students, Food, International development
A national push for energy innovation
June 15, 2011
At MIT, former Michigan governor touts new bipartisan initiatives to make the U.S. the world’s clean-energy champ.
3 Questions: Dennis Frenchman on making cities sustainable
June 15, 2011
How the form of urban spaces adds to the energy they use.
How to choose a catalyst
June 13, 2011
MIT researchers provide a simple principle to predict which materials will perform best in fuel cells and metal air batteries.
Coal-to-liquid fuels poised for a comeback
June 9, 2011
With rising energy prices, could coal-to-liquid conversion become an economical fuel option?
Report: Natural gas can play major role in greenhouse gas reduction
June 9, 2011
The cleanest of fossil fuels, it is far more abundant than previously thought and can have significant impact at little cost, MIT study finds.
The impact of climate policy on U.S. aviation
June 8, 2011
Researchers find that a federal climate policy would lower total U.S. emissions, but without large reductions in the aviation sector.
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