Scientists have for the first time precisely characterised the enzyme styrene oxide isomerase, which can be used to produce valuable chemicals and drug precursors in an environmentally friendly manner.
May 14th, 2024
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Scientists report a new method that reduces the amount of iridium needed for the reaction by 95%, without altering the rate of hydrogen production. This breakthrough could revolutionize our ability to produce ecologically friendly hydrogen.
May 10th, 2024
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Discarded lithium-ion cells from electric cars could be re-used as stationary power storage units. Researchers have established the first indicators for a reliable assessment of their condition.
May 7th, 2024
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Researchers have developed a method to make high-quality perovskite films at room temperature. The team's innovation not only simplified the production process but also increased the material's efficiency from under 20% to 24.4%.
May 6th, 2024
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All-perovskite tandem solar cells could soon pick up where silicon solar cells reach their limits. Researchers are working on scaling them up and making them ready for the real world.
May 2nd, 2024
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Researchers have developed a self-digesting plastic, which they say could not only help reduce plastic pollution, but also strengthen the plastic itself.
Apr 30th, 2024
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Researchers have found a way to super-charge the 'engine' of sustainable fuel generation - by giving the materials a little twist.
Apr 24th, 2024
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A fibrous adsorbent selectively recovers high-purity gold from waste. Dramatically reduces the cost and time of the recovery process and enables material to be mass-produced and repeatedly recycled.
Apr 23rd, 2024
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Scientists have found a way to transform metal waste into a highly efficient catalyst to make hydrogen from water, a discovery that could make hydrogen production more sustainable.
Apr 16th, 2024
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Researchers show that using magnetic fields can boost electrocatalysis for sustainable fuel production by enhancing the movement of the reactants, which improves the efficiency of energy-related reactions.
Apr 7th, 2024
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Drawing inspiration from the way plants breathe, a group of researchers has created a paper-based magnesium-air battery that can be used in GPS sensors or pulse oximeter sensors.
Apr 3rd, 2024
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Researchers have developed an organic photovoltaic film that is both waterproof and flexible, allowing a solar cell to be put onto clothes and still function correctly after being rained on or even washed.
Mar 27th, 2024
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Astudy reveals that greenhouse plastic cover films, commonly composed of polyethylene (PE), are releasing microplastics into the environment during their usage, significantly impacting ecosystems.
Mar 21st, 2024
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Cellulose, abundantly available from plant biomass, can be converted into molecules used to make a new class of recyclable polymers, to sustainably replace some plastics.
Mar 21st, 2024
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New research suggests that there might be other ways to generate solar energy than just trying to make individual solar cells super-efficient.
Mar 18th, 2024
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Researchers unveiled a new concept for producing hydrogen energy more efficiently, splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen without the dangerous risk of mixing the two gases.
Mar 6th, 2024
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Scientists succeeded in making new viscose from worn-out cotton sheets.
Mar 6th, 2024
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Process transforms glass fiber-reinforced plastic into silicon carbide, widely used in semiconductors, sandpaper and other products.
Feb 29th, 2024
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