A solid-state transformation in oxygen that physicists had long thought might occur has finally been observed. Oxygen is a highly magnetic molecular solid at low temperatures, but physicists had for ...

For more than a quarter century, scientists have been trying to determine the structure of a particular form of solid oxygen. X-ray analysis of the substance under high pressure now indicates that ...

Batteries are an essential technology in modern society, powering smartphones and electric vehicles, yet they face ...

Solid-state lithium-ion batteries depend on the movement of ions (charged atoms) in the solid, rather than liquid, state to either charge or discharge the battery. These solid-state electrolytes are ...

Scientists have revealed the crystal structure of a dark red form of solid oxygen that forms at immense pressures. The results are surprising, elegant — and entirely useless. But the high-pressure ...

A new kind of lithium-oxygen battery, using glass nanoparticles of lithium oxides, could provide more energy, and much better stability and energy efficiency, report scientists. Lithium-air batteries ...

Alstom has made significant progress in proving the feasibility of the chemical looping concepts, including completing the first self-sustained operation of a chemical looping combustion unit. Photo ...

Solid oxygen is the only elementary molecular magnet known. At atmospheric pressure (about 10-4 gigapascals) it is an anti-ferromagnetic insulator but becomes a superconductor and metal at about 96 ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass -- Lithium-air batteries are considered highly promising technologies for electric cars and portable electronic devices because of their potential for delivering a high energy output ...