Energy

How Did Life Begin? A Shocking New Twist

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:45:34 -0500

New research zeroes in on how lightning strikes may have served as a vital spark, transforming the atmosphere of early Earth into a hotbed of chemical activity.

How Plasmas Could Help Reduce Methane Emissions

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:25:24 -0500

Texas Engineers have developed the most efficient method yet to convert methane to methanol over the distributed scales where it is produced.

New Carbon Storage Technology Is Fastest of Its Kind

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:03:20 -0500

A new way to store carbon captured from the atmosphere developed by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin works much faster than current methods without the harmful chemical accelerants they require.

Self-Propelling Satellites and Reentry Shields Among New Projects for Aerospace Engineer

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:44:25 -0500

Aerospace engineer Thomas Underwood is studying many applications of plasmas, which involve the infusion of electrical energy into gases.

How Wastewater and Gas Flares Could Supercharge Green Hydrogen Production

Tue, 28 May 2024 09:10:32 -0500

Texas Engineer Vaibhav Bahadur is researching how oil and gas byproducts could be repurposed to serve as key elements in creating “green” hydrogen.

First-of-its-Kind Hydrogen Proto-Hub Galvanizes Production of Low-Carbon Hydrogen

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:57:36 -0500

The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Electromechanics, Frontier Energy and GTI Energy today hosted the grand opening of a new hydrogen research and demonstration facility.

How Potatoes, Corn and Beans Led to Smart Windows Breakthrough

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:08:02 -0500

A study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to reduce the costs of smart windows by creating a new type of electrochromic device and materials.

Cooler Transformers Could Help the Electrical Grid

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:43:51 -0500

Following the 2021 winter storm, UT Austin researchers looked inside grid transformers to see if they could make them better.

Study: Texas Can Lead the New Hydrogen Economy

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:59:18 -0500

A new study highlights the potential for Texas to become a global leader in the development of a robust hydrogen economy.

To the Center of the Earth

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:57:19 -0500

Geothermal energy looks to be a global energy game-changer — and Cockrell School researchers are major players in advancing the technology.

Fire-Resistant Sodium Battery Balances Safety, Cost and Performance

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:10:21 -0600

A sodium battery developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin significantly reduces fire risks from the technology, while also relying on inexpensive, abundant materials to serve as its building blocks.

How AI Can Bolster Power Grid's Resistance to Weather, Cyberattacks

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:26:10 -0600

Texas Engineer Javad Mohammadi has dedicated his research to strengthening power grids, using artificial intelligence to make them more resistant to evolving threats.

Injectable Water Filtration System Could Improve Access to Clean Drinking Water Around the World

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:32:11 -0600

More than 2 billion people, approximately a quarter of the world’s population, lack access to clean drinking water. A new, portable and affordable water filtration solution created by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to change that.

Digital Twin of UT Campus Visualizes Present, Past, Future Energy Needs

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:42:58 -0600

A new “digital twin” of The University of Texas at Austin campus gives the clearest picture yet of historical and current energy usage across the Forty Acres — from engineering labs, to medical facilities, to sports stadiums, to residence halls.

Revving Up EV Battery Technology: NSF's Commercialization Program Sparks Innovation

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:56:25 -0500

A new battery technology is poised to boost electric vehicle capabilities by increasing how far a vehicle can go on a single charge and enabling more sustainable transportation. It could help usher in a future where electric vehicles play a major role in redefining mobility and environmental responsibility.

Regional Energy Hub Will Expand Clean Hydrogen Production and Provide New Jobs

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:44:23 -0500

The University of Texas at Austin is the leading academic organization and a founding member of the new HyVelocity Hydrogen Hub that will deliver clean hydrogen innovation and good-paying jobs to local communities in Texas and southwest Louisiana, a region that is home to one of the world's largest concentrations of hydrogen production, pipelines and users.

Crack Formation in EV Battery Electrodes Unraveled

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:58:28 -0500

Battery experts at The University of Texas at Austin have shed new light on a critical issue facing battery components commonly used in electric vehicles.

Goodenough Spinout Gets Discovery to Impact Investment

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:04:37 -0500

A startup born out of the late 2019 Nobel laureate Professor John Goodenough’s lab that is developing a cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries is getting support from Discovery to Impact, The University of Texas at Austin's research commercialization group.

Cockrell School Teams Up With KBH Energy Center

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:47:14 -0500

Energy security is getting a boost at The University of Texas at Austin. The Cockrell School of Engineering will now partner with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center.

Michael Webber's PBS Energy Show Gets a 2nd Season

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:18:24 -0500

The journey through the past, present and future of energy continues as “Power Trip: The Story of Energy” returns for a second season airing on PBS nationwide.