Prof. Zhongfang Li’s team (Shandong University of Technology) provides linking metalloporphyrins into fully conjugated covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with sp² bonds to be fully conjugated COFs.

A breakthrough in battery technology has been made with the development of a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-Li₂CO₃ nanofiber network. This new material, developed through electrospinning, serves as a host for stable lithium metal plating and stripping, enabling a lithium metal anode for a battery. By integrating lithium carbonate into the nanofiber structure, researchers have created a more uniform lithium deposition, reducing dendrite formation and enhancing battery performance.

A study by YSE scientists on greenhouse gas fluxes in the Florida wetlands provides a path for maximizing carbon capture through water management.

A new report sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recommends increased investment in America’s fusion diagnostic capabilities, a critical new technology that could provide DOE and Congress with information to speed up the delivery of commercial fusion power plants.

As electric vehicles (EVs) surge in popularity to combat climate change and reduce fossil fuel dependence, ensuring the safety and reliability of their battery systems has become a critical challenge. Battery packs in EVs consist of hundreds or thousands of cells connected in series-parallel, but inherent inconsistencies in cell voltages can lead to faults like over-voltage, under-voltage, or even thermal runaway. Traditional fault detection methods often rely on fixed thresholds for voltage consistency, which can result in false alarms or missed detections due to varying driving conditions. This study, conducted by researchers at Wuhan University of Technology, investigates the microscopic associations between real-world driving behaviors and battery cell voltage consistency (VCC), using high-frequency data from naturalistic driving experiments. By revealing these links, the research lays the groundwork for adaptive, behavior-aware fault detection algorithms that could enhance EV safety and longevity.