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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In order to prevent power grid failure in a society where electrification is supplied increasingly by variable sources like solar and wind, researchers report the development of artificial intelligence algorithms intended to react swiftly when the network's voltage balance is threatened.
Feb 28th, 2024
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Just when it seemed like organic solar cells hit a roadblock, along comes 3PNIN, a game-changing molecule shaped like a propeller, ready to turbocharge their progress and break through barriers.
Feb 27th, 2024
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This innovative approach integrates a transient electric field and swirling flow to improve mass transfer and interfacial ion transport. The system shows wide applicability for recovering precious and heavy metals, offering environmentally friendly and resource-efficient recycling processes.
Feb 22nd, 2024
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Researchers have introduced a biohybrid catalyst that oxidizes polystyrene microparticles to facilitate their subsequent degradation.
Feb 20th, 2024
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Researchers have managed to efficiently produce fumaric acid, which is traditionally derived from petroleum, using renewable resources, carbon dioxide, and biomass-derived compounds.
Feb 16th, 2024
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A new type of piston machine converts waste heat into mechanical power.
Feb 15th, 2024
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Through a series of experiments, researchers demonstrated that dispersing hydrogen boride sheets in an organic solvent and applying a small voltage is enough to release all the stored hydrogen efficiently.
Feb 9th, 2024
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Researchers developed a pocket-friendly and rock-solid next-generation high-energy-density Li-ion battery system using micro silicon particles and gel polymer electrolytes.
Feb 7th, 2024
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A new study finds that introducing a simple, renewable chemical to the pretreatment step can finally make next-generation biofuel production both cost-effective and carbon neutral.
Feb 7th, 2024
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Analysis with infrared light reveals why enzymes get bogged down trying to break up cellulose.
Feb 5th, 2024
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These tiny plastic particles, which originated from such consumer products as water bottles, food packaging and clothing, were found to have surprising diversity in shape and chemical composition.
Feb 1st, 2024
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