Imagine yourself walking down a road that converts energy from the friction created by running cars, or perhaps, you can imagine wearing clothing that lets you charge your smartphone and even living ...

In physical systems, transport takes many forms, such as electric current through a wire, heat through metal, or even water ...

Researchers found that cycling water in nanopores of water-repellent silicon can convert mechanical energy into measurable electricity. (Nanowerk News) A European research team involving scientists ...

An international team has discovered a simple and environmentally friendly way to power the next generation of self-charging electronics. The work is published in Nano Energy.

Capturing some of the energy in and around the wheels of a car as it travels down the road is an interesting idea, and one we've seen addressed by big tire makers before, such as Goodyear's BH03 ...