A More Environmentally Friendly Battery

A More Environmentally Friendly Battery

Though small in size, batteries play an outsized role in today’s society, powering everything from smartphones to electric cars. And as the world’s population continues to grow, so too will the need for batteries, which will likely lead to some thorny...
The First Step in Graphene Air Filters

The First Step in Graphene Air Filters

Laser-induced graphene (LIG) air filters, developed in 2019 by a team at Rice University, have future implications for medical facilities, where patients face the constant threat posed by air-borne pathogens. The coronavirus, which is spread by respiratory droplets,...
From CO2 to Coal: Turning Back the Clock

From CO2 to Coal: Turning Back the Clock

With climate change at the forefront of most environmental policies and initiatives, scientists and researchers are scrambling to figure out a way to address the problem. Let’s face it, the earth is getting warmer at an alarming rate. The current warming...