Circuit boards from renewable raw materials
In addition to nanofibrillated cellulose (CNF), wood wool and wood pulp are being investigated as a base; wood veneer is also being used as a base for the circuit boards.
Apr 25th, 2023
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Researchers discover a way to produce hydrogen and purify water at the same time
Affordable, easily produced catalyst fuels a new process that could revolutionize off-grid energy solutions.
Apr 25th, 2023
Read moreGreener batteries
More sustainable and less expensive: organic high-capacity battery.
Apr 24th, 2023
Read moreFuture circular bioeconomy values raw materials and uses them comprehensively
Globally depleting natural resources, the COVID pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have increased the need to assess vulnerabilities in our self-sufficiency and develop the use of local renewable raw materials.
Apr 21st, 2023
Read moreNew findings pave the way for stable organic solar cells that may enable cheap and renewable electricity generation
Scientists have now revealed an important reason why organic solar cells rapidly degrade under operation. This new insight will drive the design of more stale materials for organic semiconductor-based photovoltaics, thus enabling cheap and renewable electricity generation.
Apr 19th, 2023
Read moreFungi makes meal of hard-to-recycle plastic
Polypropylene, a hard-to-recycle plastic has successfully been biodegraded by two strains of fungi in a new experiment. Polypropylene is used for a wide variety of products from packaging and toys to furnishing and fashion, it accounts for roughly 28% of the world's plastic waste, but only 1% of it is recycled.
Apr 17th, 2023
Read moreMicrowaves advance solar-cell production and recycling
A new microwave technology will improve the manufacture of solar cells and make them easier to recycle.
Apr 14th, 2023
Read moreA rechargeable battery made from food
Scientists created a totally edible and rechargeable battery, starting from materials that are normally consumed as part of our daily diet.
Apr 13th, 2023
Read moreSustainable batteries for the future
Batteries are indispensable for global efforts to reduce fossil fuel use. However, challenges remain: their production requires a lot of energy, the materials used are rare, and batteries are difficult to recycle.
Apr 13th, 2023
Read moreGentle method allows for eco-friendly recycling of solar cells
By using a new method, precious metals can be efficiently recovered from thin-film solar cells.
Apr 13th, 2023
Read moreElectrification push will have enormous impacts on critical metals supply chain
The demand for battery-grade lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and platinum will climb steeply as vehicle electrification speeds up and nations work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through mid-century. This surge in demand will also create a variety of economic and supply-chain problems.
Apr 11th, 2023
Read moreResearchers devise new system for turning seawater into hydrogen fuel
A research team pulled hydrogen directly from ocean waters. Their work could help efforts to generate low-carbon fuel for electric grids, cars, boats and other infrastructure.
Apr 11th, 2023
Read moreTeam finds major storage capacity in water-based batteries
Researchers have discovered a 1,000% difference in the storage capacity of metal-free, water-based battery electrodes.
Apr 4th, 2023
Read moreTeam uses natural catalysts to develop low-cost way of producing green hydrogen
Experts have joined forces to develop a practical way to produce green hydrogen using sustainable catalysts.
Apr 2nd, 2023
Read moreEnergy-efficient and customisable inorganic membranes for a cleaner future
A breakthrough in synthesis strategy enables the facile formulation of inorganic membranes that are not just energy-efficient but also highly customisable, potentially revolutionising the way many industries operate for greater sustainability.
Mar 30th, 2023
Read moreCoconuts and lemons enable a wood that stores heat and regulates indoor temperature
A building material that combines coconuts, lemons and modified wood could one day be enough to heat and cool your home. The three renewable sources provide the key components of a wood composite thermal battery.
Mar 30th, 2023
Read moreRecycling of batteries: 70 percent of lithium recovered
A new recycling method recovers up to 70 percent of lithium from battery waste without corrosive chemicals, high temperatures, and prior sorting of materials.
Mar 30th, 2023
Read moreFrom hyperconnectivity to AI: How can we tackle the environmental impact of the new Internet era?
A new research project aims to address the environmental consequences of digitalization and technological obsolescence by devising solutions that maximize the potential of wireless networks.
Mar 29th, 2023
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