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Concrete as CO2 trap - right at the plant

Researchers test treating recycled concrete with CO2 to accelerate natural carbonation, finding increased strength and CO2 absorption. Life cycle analyses estimate 9-13% less net emissions by using carbonated recycled material in concrete production.

Oct 12th, 2023

Assessing the toxicity of micro- and nanoplastics to ecosystems

Scientists have developed protocols to assess the toxicity of micro- and nanoplastics in soil and aquatic ecosystems.

Oct 10th, 2023

Green hydrogen could reach economic viability by co-production of valuable chemicals

A new shows how green hydrogen from sunlight can become profitable: part of the hydrogen is used to upgrade raw biomass-derived chemicals into high-value chemicals for industry. This co-production concept is very flexible; the same plant can be used to produce different by-products as required.

Oct 5th, 2023

Carbon capture method plucks CO2 straight from the air

Using humidity-powered technology, researchers found several new ions that facilitate low-energy carbon sequestration.

Oct 3rd, 2023

Metal-loving microbes could replace chemical processing of rare earths

Scientists have characterized the genome of a metal-loving bacteria with an affinity for rare earth elements. The research paves the way towards replacing the harsh chemical processing of these elements with a benign practice called biosorption.

Oct 2nd, 2023

Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water

Engineers and collaborators developed a solar-powered device that avoids salt-clogging issues of other designs.

Sep 28th, 2023

Perfecting perovskites - new gas-quench method yields more stable solar cells

Researchers have developed a new way to make perovskites. The resulting mixed halide-perovskite film has fewer defects and improved stability.

Sep 22nd, 2023

New graphene coated silicon photocatalyst enables efficient solar-driven hydrogen production and biomass refinery

This innovative hybrid silicon photocatalyst utilizes solar power to produce hydrogen and high-value compounds efficiently, marking a major step forward in green hydrogen production technology.

Sep 20th, 2023

Urban sewage can be used to generate household electricity

According to researchers, so-called 'industrial symbioses' and 'green hubs' are offering answers to the challenge of meeting Europe's climate change mitigation targets.

Sep 19th, 2023

Scientists invent a bright way to upcycle plastics into liquids that can store hydrogen energy

Scientists have created a process that can upcycle most plastics into chemical ingredients useful for energy storage, using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a commercially available catalyst, all at room temperature.

Sep 15th, 2023

Pixel-by-pixel analysis yields insights into lithium-ion batteries

In a first, researchers have observed how lithium ions flow through a battery interface, which could help engineers optimize the material's design.

Sep 13th, 2023

New tracer nanoparticles allow scientists to track nanoplastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems

Scientists develop tunable gold-polystyrene tracer nanoparticles that allow nanoplastics to be tracked in freshwater ecosystems, supporting critical research on plastic pollution.

Sep 8th, 2023

Bacteria generate electricity from wastewater

Researchers have enhanced the ability of E. coli bacteria to generate electricity. The innovative approach offers a sustainable solution for organic waste processing while outperforming previous state-of-the-art technologies, opening new horizons for versatile microbial electricity production.