Researchers present mineral.ai.net, an online application that combs through the 10 most recent years of data from
@USGS
to provide comprehensive information on global mineral commodities and actionable, country-specific insights.

Read the paper: go.aps.org/43G1eYW

In #PRXEnergy: Using crystal structure predictions, ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, and quasi-harmonic free energy calculations, new study finds stable and metastable phases and temperature-induced transitions in silver-based chalcohalide antiperovskites. ⚛️🧪

🔗 go.aps.org/44gK2Js

In #PRXEnergy: An online application translates 10 recent years of data from USGS into country-specific, actionable insights related to global mineral production and reserves, including quantitative metrics of market concentration. platform available: mineral-ai.net. ⚛️ 🧪

🔗 go.aps.org/43G1eYW

#PRXEnergy 's first Issue of 2025 is complete! 🧪⚛️ journals.aps.org/prxenergy/is...

⭐️Electolyzers + fuel cells
⭐️Carbon dioxide removal
⭐️Machine learning for renewable+sustainable energy
⭐️Photovoltaics
⭐️Nuclear reactors
⭐️Power grids
⭐️Batteries
⭐️Thermoelectrics

New in #PRXEnergy: Using an ab initio framework and a unified heat transport theory, scientists study thermal transport in the orthorhombic phase of the Ag8SnSe6 and find that it exhibits glass-like thermal transport with nearly temperature-independent thermal conductivity.

go.aps.org/4ljO8qD

New in #PRXEnergy: By using molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the behavior of aqueous electrolytes in porous, carbon-based electrochemical devices under voltage, new research reveals the impact of electrode flexibility on ion adsorption and capacitance. 🧪⚛️

🔗 go.aps.org/42rnkwZ

Amala Elizabeth and Harry Mönig's Review in #PRXEnergy: Copper chalcopyrites, including CIGS, are promising for more efficient thin film #solar cells. This review consolidates recent findings and identifies key parameters to reduce interface recombination losses.

Read the paper: go.aps.org/4g8qCcT

In PRX Energy: Scientists seek to identify suitable materials for thermoelectric #energy conversion. A new study reports one candidate, demonstrating the transverse #thermoelectric effect in tungsten disilicide — a semimetal with axis-dependent conduction polarity.

🔗 go.aps.org/48Pi2Nw

New in PRX Energy: Phase-change materials have an increased melt rate when the domain is on an incline. A new study analyzed latent heat #Energy storage with numerical simulations to find an optimal melt rate based on inclination angle and domain aspect ratio.
Read more: go.aps.org/3UD7YkU

New in PRX Energy: Researchers develop a model for electrified metal-water interfaces that includes chemisorbed species and show that, to accurately describe the electrochemical interface, surface coverages of adsorbates should not be constrained.
🔗 go.aps.org/3YV6nIp

#ICYMI in PRX Energy: A new mathematical technique for analyzing nonlinear, multistable flows in power grids. This #ConvexOptimization approach can help analyze crucial but difficult-to-measure endpoints that impact the stable operation of electrical infrastructure.
🔗 go.aps.org/3Yze5b5

New paper in PRX Energy -- Scientists produced the transverse #thermoelectric effect in single crystals of tungsten disilicide — a semimetal with axis-dependent conduction polarity — implying that this material could be used for transverse thermoelectric #energy conversion.
🔗 go.aps.org/48Pi2Nw

In PRX Energy's latest issue: go.aps.org/3XK33iR

⭐️Perovskites
⭐️Cooling
⭐️Power grids
⭐️Batteries
⭐️Electrocatalysis
⭐️Thermoelectrics
⭐️Power electronics