Energy

New Thermal Interface Material Could Cool Down Energy-Hungry Data Centers

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:52:47 -0500

A team led by scientists and engineers at The University of Texas at Austin created a new “thermal interface material” that could organically remove heat from high-powered electronic devices, reducing or even eliminating the need for extensive cooling of data centers and other electronic devices.

UT Part of Critical Nuclear Energy Milestone

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:25:38 -0500

The University of Texas at Austin is playing a pivotal role in developing the first new nuclear reactor in Texas in decades based on a novel technology that promises safer, more efficient nuclear energy.

Study Reveals Best Way to Encourage Environmental Gains in Oil and Gas

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:23:56 -0500

A new study shows that external pressure can lead to enhanced environmental performance in the energy industry, and the nature and type of pressure have a major impact on the outcomes.

Could Hydrogen, Ammonia Blends Become the Key to Clean Electricity?

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:19:05 -0500

Texas Engineers are combining hydrogen and ammonia, which are in many ways natural complements, as a potential source for generating carbon-free electricity

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 ラーメンベット禁止ゲーム 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.