MIT Research Archives

MIT's latest innovation in clean energy harnesses

November 30, 2023

MIT Engineers Advance Clean Energy with Innovative Nanoparticle Technique

Imagine a world where clean energy is not just a dream, but a practical reality. At the forefront of this revolution stands a breakthrough by MIT researchers: the precise engineering of nanoparticles

A simple, compact system first collects moisture from the air (left) and then releases the trapped liquid (right) when heated, which results in potable water. ( Credit: Xiangyu Li )

Science·Water

MIT Innovation Produces 1.3 Liters of Water Daily from Just Air: Transforming Water Scarcity in Arid Regions.

Clean and safe water is a limited resource, and its availability depends on local water bodies. Earth’s atmosphere contains a colossal amount of freshwater in the form of vapor, although extracting this colorless, transparent, and diluted gas is challenging. Systems

July 6, 2024

Tens of Meters of Salt Marsh Can Reduce Seawall Heights and Cut Coastal Defense Infrastructure Costs, MIT Research Reveals

Climate·Nature·Ocean·Science

MIT,located in Cambridge, is a leading research institution in the USA. This institute of higher learning and innovation is always in the news for

MIT’s New Electrode Design Boosts CO₂-to-Ethylene Efficiency 10x, Targeting Industry’s $1,000/Ton Cost Goal

Pollution·Science

Carbon may be considered a necessary evil. However, the world is struggling today to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. New research by engineers at MIT