Biofuel: how new microalgae technologies could end our reliance on oil
A review of high-value biochemical products and applications of freshwater eukaryotic microalgae.
Mar 18th, 2022
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Removing hotspots from hybrid solar panels improves electrical and thermal energy output
A new model demonstrates how solar panels could more effectively harness both electrical and thermal energy by addressing the issue of hotspots on solar cells.
Mar 17th, 2022
Read moreUnlocking the market potential of community bioenergy
An EU-backed project is developing a tool that connects biomass heating supply chain stakeholders. Called e-Market Environment, it is just one of the project's tools aimed at promoting the spread of bioenergy heating technologies in Europe.
Mar 17th, 2022
Read moreNew method could lead to cheaper, more efficient ways to capture carbon
Researchers have developed a new tool that could lead to more efficient and cheaper technologies for capturing heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere and converting them into beneficial substances, like fuel or building materials.
Mar 16th, 2022
Read moreNew flow battery stores power in simple organic compound
The intermittent supply of green electricity requires large-scale storage to keep our power grids stable. Since normal batteries do not scale very well, the idea of using flow batteries, which store electricity in a fluid is attractive. However, these batteries contain rare metals and are expensive. Scientists have designed a flow battery electrolyte that may solve both problems.
Mar 16th, 2022
Read moreResearch into sugar-based plastics shows the shape of things to come
Scientists have described the exceptional strength and toughness of novel polymers made from sugars, and the chemistry underpinning their characteristics.
Mar 16th, 2022
Read moreNanoplastics should be included in existing regulatory frameworks
The need to include nanoplastics in existing regulatory frameworks arises from the increasing number of studies demonstrating the bioavailability and harmfulness of smaller plastic particles, compared to larger fragments of plastic.
Mar 15th, 2022
Read moreSmart coatings in the pipeline
An imaginative approach to polymer surface coating has produced a sustainable way to remove mercury from water - while providing a wide range of protection including for preventing metal corrosion and solvent damage of plastic PVC pipes.
Mar 15th, 2022
Read more'Sky is not the limit' for solar geoengineering
There are practical limits to the height at which aerosols may be deployed in the atmosphere to deflect incoming sunlight and countervail global warming. Very high-altitude injections might be more effective, but such climate intervention comes with substantially increased costs and safety risks, according to new research.
Mar 14th, 2022
Read moreHow to clean solar panels without water (w/video)
A new cleaning method could remove dust on solar installations in water-limited regions, improving overall efficiency.
Mar 11th, 2022
Read moreConverting plastic waste into porous carbon for capturing carbon dioxide
Scientists determine the feasibility of upcycling discarded plastic bottles into advanced materials for carbon capture at the industrial scale.
Mar 10th, 2022
Read moreUsing raw materials more sustainably
Insights into the oxidation of hydrocarbons at vanadium pentoxide pave the way for a new catalyst design.
Mar 7th, 2022
Read moreResearch shows CO2 could be stored below ocean floor
Researchers have demonstrated the first-ever experimental evidence of the stability of CO2 hydrates in oceanic sediments - an essential step in making this carbon storage technology a viable reality.
Mar 7th, 2022
Read moreArtificial intelligence predicts algae potential as alternative energy source
Scientists are using artificial intelligence to set a new world record for producing algae as a reliable, economic source for biofuel that can be used as an alternative fuel source for jet aircraft and other transportation needs.
Mar 4th, 2022
Read moreProducing ethylene from food waste without greenhouse gas emissions
Technology developed to remove and overcome toxic hydrogen sulfide from the production process.
Mar 4th, 2022
Read moreThese solar panels pull in water vapor to grow crops in the desert
Using a unique hydrogel, scientists created a solar-driven system that successfully grows spinach by using water drawn from the air while producing electricity.
Mar 1st, 2022
Read moreGreen chemistry: Scientists develop new process for more eco-friendly liquid crystals
Compared to conventional methods, the new technique is faster, more energy-efficient and promises a high yield.
Mar 1st, 2022
Read moreFreshwater from thin air
Hydrogels containing a hygroscopic salt can harvest freshwater from dry air.
Feb 28th, 2022
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