David L. Chandler
MIT News Office
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Metals get stronger when heated under extreme conditions
The finding by MIT researchers could be important for designing spacecraft shielding or in high-speed machining applications.
Engineers develop efficient process to make fuel from carbon dioxide
The approach converts the greenhouse gas into formate, a solid fuel that can be stored indefinitely and could be used to power industries.
Concept for low-cost battery developed
Made from inexpensive, abundant materials, an aluminum-sulfur battery could provide low-cost backup storage for renewable energy sources.
Semiconductor material that performs better than silicon
Researchers have found a material that can perform much better than silicon in cubic boron arsenide, but finding practical and economic ways to make it remains a challenge.
Method developed to separate gases, reduce carbon emissions
A new membrane material could make purification of gases significantly more efficient, potentially helping to reduce carbon emissions.
Carbon fiber development used for lightweight structural materials
MIT researchers have found a way to make carbon fiber could turn refinery byproducts into high-value, ultralight structural materials for cars, aircraft and spacecraft.
Stabilizing interfaces in solid-state batteries
MIT researchers have developed a method for stabilizing the interfaces in solid-state lithium-ion batteries opens new possibilities.
Boosting carbon capture and conversion system efficiency
A recent design could speed reaction rates in electrochemical systems for pulling carbon out of power plant emissions, which could improve conversion system efficiency.
Research team working on open-source, low-cost ventilator for coronavirus patients
An MIT volunteer research team of engineers, physicians, computer scientists and others are carrying on prior work to develop an open-source low-cost ventilator to help hospitals and emergency teams around the world.
Electrode design may lead to more powerful batteries
An MIT research team has devised a lithium metal anode that could improve the longevity and energy density of future batteries.