Solid-state electrolytes have been explored for decades for use in energy storage systems and in the pursuit of solid-state batteries. These materials are safer alternatives to the traditional liquid ...

A visual breakdown of how humidity triggers a total structural overhaul in new peptide materials, moving from a stiff honeycomb (left) to soft layers (right) without losing material integrity. NEW ...

Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new superconductor with a chiral crystalline structure by mixing two materials, one with superconductivity but no chirality ...

Solid-state batteries could store more energy and charge faster than today’s batteries, but they tend to crack and fail over time. Stanford researchers found that a nanoscale silver treatment can ...

Mantle plumes beneath volcanic hotspots, like Hawaii, Iceland, and the Galapagos, seem to be anchored into a large structure within the core-mantle boundary (CMB). A new study, published in Science ...

Scientists have squeezed water between two diamonds to create an entirely new form of ice that's solid at room temperature. The ice, named ice XXI, forms when water is subjected to extreme pressure to ...

Explore the solid state vs lithium ion debate in this detailed battery technology comparison, highlighting differences in energy density, longevity, safety, and future energy storage potential.