Advancement in Piezoelectric Nanogenerators for Acoustic Energy Harvesting

Advancement in Piezoelectric Nanogenerators for Acoustic Energy Harvesting Academic Background With the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the demand for sustainable energy sources has been increasing. Traditional battery-powered systems face limitations such as finite lifespan and high maintenance costs, prompting researchers to ex...

Trimodal Thermal Energy Storage Material for Renewable Energy Applications

Breakthrough Research on Trimodal Thermal Energy Storage Materials for Renewable Energy Applications Academic Background With the global reduction in dependence on fossil fuels, the widespread application of renewable energy has become a key focus for future energy development. However, the intermittency and instability of renewable energy make eff...

Phase Segregation and Nanoconfined Fluid O2 in a Lithium-Rich Oxide Cathode

Dynamic and Thermodynamic Study of Structural Changes in Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Materials Academic Background and Research Motivation Lithium-ion batteries are a crucial power source for modern portable electronic devices and electric vehicles, traditionally using layered LiCoO2 cathode materials. However, the ongoing demand for high energy de...

Regulation of Metal Bond Strength Enables Large-Scale Synthesis of Intermetallic Nanocrystals for Practical Fuel Cells

In recent years, fuel cells, as a clean and renewable energy technology, have garnered widespread attention. However, the extensive application of fuel cells faces the challenge of the stability of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalysts. L10-structured intermetallic nanocrystals (INCs) with chemically ordered structures, due to their lowe...