An iron-air battery that stores and releases energy through a reversible rusting process has become the first of its kind to connect with a public electricity grid. On 30 July, the Dutch start-up Ore ...

Rust is a common problem on bridges, cars, and other metal structures, but new research shows that when it’s combined with saltwater, it can also be a source of electricity. New research conducted by ...

Researchers have shown that iron oxide layers can convert kinetic energy of saltwater into electrical power. There are many ways to generate electricity -- batteries ...