The University of Tokyo is considering expanding its admissions framework beyond the general entrance exam based on written tests alone and i･･･ ...

Researchers have revealed that hybrid approaches to integrate solid-state lithium metal batteries with other materials can ...

In order to meet our goals for carbon neutralization by the 2050s, we need environmentally friendly fuels. Catalysts (and their precursor ...

To be able to make the switch to environmentally friendly hydrogen fuels, there needs to be a catalyst…or a precatalyst, to ...

Tohoku University ranked first for the fourth consecutive year in the Japan University Rankings released in March by Times Higher Education, a British specialist journal. The Sendai-based ...

Soaking up pollutants like a sponge, porous organic polymers (POPs) may be the key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to researchers.

Researchers have developed a method for synthesizing highly-pure porous organic polymers (POPs). This lack of impurities improves their porosity, unlocking new potential for CO2 adsorption or use in ...

Producing clean hydrogen energy usually involves the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), which has the unfortunate drawback of ...

The titanium-aluminium superelastic alloy is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the capability to function across ...

Tohoku University researchers used MRI to observe metal ion dissolution in lithium-ion batteries, providing real-time insights into battery degradation. Many modern devices depend on rechargeable ...

Researchers at Tohoku University, the University of Manchester, and Osaka University have made a breakthrough that has the potential to ignite the development of next-gen chiral information ...

A recent study evaluating garnet-type solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries finds that their expected energy density advantages may be overstated. The researchers posited that composite or ...