From smart phones to electric cars, batteries and energy storage devices are vital. Dr Nico Cousens is studying ionic liquid supercapacitors - a next generation technology with the potential to transform energy storage and power the cars of the future.
Jul 2013
Crystals, Hydrothermal Bombs, and the Study of Strange Mechanical Properties
Andrew Cairns and Ines Collings, DPhil students in the Goodwin Group, explain how they make single crystals in the lab and study their unusual properties. By showing how to break the rules governing 'normal' materials, this research could lead to the design of brand new and usefu ... Show More
10m 51s
Oct 2023
6 big purchases that can save energy and money at home
To live a more climate friendly life, invest in home appliances and vehicles that run on electricity, not fossil fuels, say sustainability experts. Here are a few energy-saving solutions to consider.
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Apr 2020
Professor Saiful Islam
Not so long ago, all batteries were single use. And solar power was an emerging and expensive technology. Now, thanks to rechargeable batteries, we have mobile phones, laptops, electronic toys, cordless power tools and other portable electronic devices. And solar power is reducin ... Show More
26m 59s
Apr 2023
Efficiency, What You Measure Matters
In this episode, we discuss the importance of focusing on energy consumption and the benefits of adopting modern technologies like permanent magnet motors. Vice President of Product Management for the NEMA Motors Division, Ben Hines, highlights the value of intelligent systems an ... Show More
22m 2s
Jan 2024
The powerful possibilities of recycling the world's batteries | Emma Nehrenheim
The world has plenty of clean energy. The problem is storing that energy and getting it where we need it, when we need it, says battery recycling pioneer Emma Nehrenheim. While batteries are fundamental to powering a sustainable future, their production is surprisingly harsh on t ... Show More
12m 36s