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Solving the solvent problem

By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option.

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Sixteen new START.nano companies are developing hard-tech solutions with the support of MIT.nano

Startup accelerator program grows to over 30 companies, almost half of them with MIT pedigrees.

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MIT researchers use AI to uncover atomic defects in materials

A new model measures defects that can be leveraged to improve materials’ mechanical strength, heat transfer, and energy-conversion efficiency.

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3 Questions: How AI could optimize the power grid

While the growing energy demands of AI are worrying, some techniques can also help make power grids cleaner and more efficient.

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Driving American battery innovation forward

At MITEI’s Fall Colloquium, General Motors’ battery development expert emphasized how affordability, accessibility, and commercialization can position the US as a leader in battery tech.

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MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst a changing energy landscape

Industry leaders agree collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies.