Unexpected autocatalytic effect gives light-driven enzyme a boost to synthesise green fuels
Discovery could enhance production of liquid fuels by algae
Developing custom apparatus to determine battery electrolyte sweet spots
Susan Perkin discusses the unique technique she uses to understand liquids and how they interact with surfaces
Used masks and plastic packaging turned into high-octane fuel at low temperatures
By Tim Wogan
Endothermic reaction coupled with an exothermic one to keep the processes energy costs down
Flexible batteries kept stable with stretchy metallic films
Liquid metals that block out air and water could improve the lifetime of stretchable electronics
Battery assembly robot brings factory consistency to the lab
By Susan Richardson
System serves as a bridge between singular lab-made cells and pilot line production