New strategy to 'buffer' climate change: developing cheaper, eco-friendly solar cells
New study develops a novel eco-friendly buffer for solar panels, which could tip the scale in the renewable energy transition.
Nov 11th, 2020
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An open-source, high-performance simulator for large-scale geological carbon dioxide storage
The GEOSX simulator will enable researchers around the world to build on the work of the three partners, providing an open framework to accelerate the development of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies. It also has application to a variety of other subsurface energy technologies.
Nov 10th, 2020
Read moreLignin instead of vanadium
Scientists are working on sustainable alternatives to metal materials in large power storage systems.
Nov 9th, 2020
Read moreResearchers discover a new way to produce hydrogen using microwaves
Scientists have discovered a new method that makes it possible to transform electricity into hydrogen or chemical products solely using microwaves - without cables and without any type of contact with electrodes.
Nov 4th, 2020
Read moreSolar cells of the future
Increases in organic solar cells' efficiency can be achieved using luminescent acceptor molecules.
Nov 2nd, 2020
Read moreSoil-powered fuel cell promises cheap, sustainable water purification
Soil microbial fuel cells proven to be capable of creating energy to filter a person's daily drinking water in Brazil test.
Oct 28th, 2020
Read moreClosing the plastic loop
Researchers develop an efficient, low-energy method for upcycling polyethylene plastic waste into valuable molecules that can be repurposed for further use.
Oct 27th, 2020
Read moreDesigning batteries for easier recycling could avert a looming e-waste crisis
Despite overwhelming enthusiasm for cheaper, more powerful and energy-dense batteries, manufacturers have paid comparatively little attention to making these essential devices more sustainable.
Oct 27th, 2020
Read moreThis white paint could reduce the need for air conditioning by keeping surfaces cooler than surroundings
Engineers have created white paint that can keep surfaces up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than their ambient surroundings - almost like a refrigerator does, but without consuming energy.
Oct 23rd, 2020
Read moreEcological power storage battery made of vanillin
Scientists have found a way to convert the aromatic substance vanillin into a redox-active electrolyte material for liquid batteries. The technology is an important step towards ecologically sustainable energy storage.
Oct 1st, 2020
Read moreGenerating renewable hydrogen fuel from the sea
Researchers use membranes that remove salt from water to help 'split' sea water into fuel.
Sep 30th, 2020
Read moreGreen solutions to lower urban air pollution
Air pollution is a major risk factor for health in Europe. EUresearch is helping to find innovative, inexpensive and green solutions for improving air quality, particularly in urban environments.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreBuilding walls that will make summer heat waves more bearable
A new way to reduce heat penetration through building walls. Application of a phase change material and bubble injections to building walls.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreThe true cost of food
What does food really cost? Answers were gained by calculating the ecological follow-up costs of various kinds of food.
Sep 18th, 2020
Read moreThe future of biofuels in the dark
Researchers embarked on a project to test whether they can grow algae for biofuels completely in the dark using solar-generated electricity.
Sep 15th, 2020
Read moreHow to harness the power of biosolids to make hydrogen
Researchers have used biosolids to produce hydrogen from wastewater, in new technology that supports the comprehensive recycling of one of humanity's unlimited resources - sewage.
Sep 14th, 2020
Read morePositive energy solutions for smart cities of the future
An EU initiative is making great strides in developing a decentralised and cost-efficient energy trading platform to create climate-friendly and sustainable urban environments.
Sep 11th, 2020
Read morePlastic can be sustainable
Sustainable plastics have the ability for self-healing, have intelligent properties and can be recycled if required.
Sep 8th, 2020
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