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Transforming fusion from a scientific curiosity into a powerful clean energy source
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 If you're looking for hard problems, building a nuclear fusion power plant is a pretty good place to start. Fusion - the process that powers the sun - has proven to be a difficult thing to recreate here on Earth despite decades of research. "There's something very attractive to me about the magnitude of the fusion challenge," Hartwig says. "It's probably true of a lot of people at MIT. I'm driven to work on very hard problems. There's something intrinsically satisfying about that battle. It's part ... read more |
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Improved fusion plasma predictions with multi-fidelity data modelingTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Fusion energy research is advancing worldwide as a potential solution to global energy challenges. Magnetic confinement fusion reactors, which rely on strong magnetic fields to trap extremely hot pl ... more 
Improving fusion plasma predictions with multi-fidelity data science modelsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 The quest for fusion energy, a potential solution to global energy challenges, has advanced through innovative approaches to plasma performance prediction. Magnetic confinement fusion reactors rely ... more 
Battery-like memory withstands extreme heat for future applicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 A team of engineers led by the University of Michigan has developed a groundbreaking memory device capable of operating at extreme temperatures, enabling potential use in fusion reactors, jet engine ... more 
Existing EV batteries may last significantly longer under real-world conditionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Electric vehicle (EV) batteries subjected to typical real-world driving scenarios-such as heavy traffic, urban commutes, and long highway trips-could last up to 40% longer than previously projected, ... more |
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China to send batteries to Europe via route bypassing Russia: KazakhstanAlmaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 China will soon send lithium-ion batteries to Europe via Kazakhstan on a trade route that bypasses sanctions-hit Russia, the Central Asian country said Friday. ... more 
Approaching plasma dynamics with advanced data techniquesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Fusion energy is emerging as a critical component in achieving a carbon-neutral society by providing a sustainable source of electric power. At the National Institute for Fusion Science, researchers ... more 
KSTAR launches 2024 plasma experiments to refine fusion reactor technologiesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) has officially launched its 2024 plasma experiments, focusing on advancing plasma operation technologies critical to the development of fusion energy syste ... more 
Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plantsLa Paz (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 Bolivia said Tuesday it had signed a $1 billion deal with China's CBC, a subsidiary of the world's largest lithium battery producer CATL, to build two lithium carbonate production plants in the country's southwest. ... more 
Decarbonizing heavy industry with thermal batteriesBoston MA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Whether you're manufacturing cement, steel, chemicals, or paper, you need a large amount of heat. Almost without exception, manufacturers around the world create that heat by burning fossil fuels. ... more |
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Breakthrough in heat-to-electricity conversion demonstrated in tungsten disilicide
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Thermoelectric materials play a key role in energy efficiency, converting waste heat into electricity. These materials are particularly valuable in industrial and automotive settings, where engines generate significant waste heat, and they hold promise for portable power solutions in remote sensors and space applications. Conventional thermoelectric devices rely on parallel thermoelectric materials, which produce voltage in the same direction as heat flow. While effective, these devices require mu ... read more 
ODS FeCrAl alloys show durability in liquid metal flow at fusion reactor temperaturesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) have successfully demonstrated the durability of oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) FeCrAl alloys under conditions mimicking those in f ... more |
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South Korea completes ITER vacuum vessel sector deliveryParis, France (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 South Korea has concluded its delivery of four vacuum vessel sectors for the ITER fusion reactor, marking a major milestone in the international project underway in Cadarache, France. These componen ... more 
Engineers develop additive for affordable renewable energy storageLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 Advancing the promise of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, University of Wisconsin - Madison researchers have designed a water-soluble chemical additive to improve bromide-based aqueous ... more 
A nonflammable battery to power a safer, decarbonized futureBoston MA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Lithium-ion batteries are the workhorses of home electronics and are powering an electric revolution in transportation. But they are not suitable for every application. A key drawback is their ... more 
Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversionHouston TX (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Using an unconventional approach insp ... more 
Charge your phone with body movementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 A cutting-edge technology developed at the University of Waterloo has unlocked the potential to generate electricity from vibrations and small body movements. This innovation could enable charging y ... more |
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