Cells do more than carry out chemical reactions. New theoretical work suggests they may also generate usable electrical ...

Electrical energy generation forms the cornerstone of modern society, underpinning virtually every aspect of economic and social activity. At its heart, this field involves the transformation of ...

Researchers propose novel repulsive ring magnet pair- and yoke-based design for electromagnetic induction type vibration energy harvesters to enhance conversion of mechanical energy to electrical ...

Numerous power storage and conversion technologies, including batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells, utilize polymeric materials. These materials have multiple benefits over conventional ...

Wind power has become an important part of the global energy mix. As countries look for cleaner and more reliable ways to ...

Sunlight is an abundant form of renewable energy. Sunlight is vastly underutilized, however, because current solar energy conversion technologies are not sufficiently cost competitive. In this talk, I ...

The thermoelectric effect, or Seebeck effect, refers to the direct conversion of a temperature difference between two electrical conductors or semiconductors into an electrical voltage. When the sides ...