Automotive applications

Content

• Nanotech in motion

  • Alberto Moscatelli

  Editorial6 Dec 2016 Nature Nanotechnology
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  An electrifying journey

  Formula E — an all-electric car race series — provides a platform for displaying new technologies, and potentially accelerating their development.

  • Andreas Trabesinger

  Feature6 Dec 2016 Nature Nanotechnology
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  Developing a scalable artificial photosynthesis technology through nanomaterials by design

  This Perspective discusses an approach to artificial photosynthesis based on arrays of semiconducting microwires and flexible polymeric membranes, and highlights the scientific and engineering challenges involved in delivering an artificial photosynthetic system that is simultaneously safe, robust, efficient and scalable.

  • Nathan S. Lewis

  Perspective6 Dec 2016 Nature Nanotechnology
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  Activity targets for nanostructured platinum-group-metal-free catalysts in hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cells

  This Perspective establishes catalyst activity targets for hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cells and discusses advantages and research needs of this technology.

  • Brian P. Setzler
  • Zhongbin Zhuang
  • Yushan Yan

  Perspective6 Dec 2016 Nature Nanotechnology
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  Polymer matrix nanocomposites for automotive structural components

  This Perspective discusses the possibilities for using structural nanocomposites to enhance the mechanical properties of materials for automotive applications.

  • Amit K. Naskar
  • Jong K. Keum
  • Raymond G. Boeman

  Perspective6 Dec 2016 Nature Nanotechnology
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  The role of nanotechnology in the development of battery materials for electric vehicles

  This Review discusses how nanostructured materials are used to enhance the performances and safety requirements of Li batteries for hybrid and long-range electric vehicles.

  • Jun Lu
  • Zonghai Chen
  • Khalil Amine

  Review Article6 Dec 2016 Nature Nanotechnology
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  Nanotechnology for environmentally sustainable electromobility

  This Analysis reports an environmental life-cycle screening of various nanomaterials for both batteries and fuel cells for electric vehicles, and discusses the most promising candidates for a sustainable technology.

  • Linda Ager-Wick Ellingsen
  • Christine Roxanne Hung
  • Anders Hammer Strømman

  Analysis6 Dec 2016 Nature Nanotechnology
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  Life as a fuel cell engineer

  A student team project can be a very valuable experience, as Sjoerd van Empelen explains.

  • Sjoerd van Empelen

  In the Classroom6 Dec 2016 Nature Nanotechnology