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Plastics used in home furnishings and constructions materials could be replaced with a new kind of wood-based degradable plastic with semi-structural strength. Unlike thermoplastic, the material can be broken down without harm to the environment.
Oct 27th, 2022
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Researchers have simplified some long-standing challenges of processing hydrogen for use as a fuel. This work might help increase the mid- and long-term prospects of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source.
Oct 26th, 2022
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Scientists have increased the power conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells beyond 15% in direct sunlight and 30% in ambient light conditions.
Oct 26th, 2022
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A new study calculates the influence of energy storage systems on the maximum possible transition speed - and thus also on the probability of successfully mastering the climate crisis.
Oct 20th, 2022
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Researchers have introduced a greener option for chemical manufacturers. Their electrochemical approach offers a solution to the decades-long challenge of recycling homogeneous catalysts.
Oct 19th, 2022
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A newly discovered type of transferrable DNA structure with a sci-fi name appears to play a role in balancing atmospheric methane.
Oct 19th, 2022
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Transparent wood could soon replace plastics for making car windshields, see-through packaging and biomedical devices, according to a study.
Oct 17th, 2022
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Researchers have found that the irregular movement of lithium ions in next-generation battery materials could be reducing their capacity and hindering their performance.
Oct 15th, 2022
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Scientists working on a solution for plastic waste have developed a two-step chemical and biological process to break down and upcycle mixed plastics into valuable bioproducts.
Oct 14th, 2022
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Researchers have developed an approach to accurately record and fully track the biodegradation of plastics in soils.
Oct 13th, 2022
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Scientists have achieved a new mark of 22.2% for flexible CIGS solar cell on polymer film. Solar cells of this type are especially suited for applications on buildings, vehicles, satellites, airships, and mobile devices.
Oct 10th, 2022
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Researchers have developed a low-cost device that can harness energy from wind as gentle as a light breeze and store it as electricity.
Oct 8th, 2022
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New technology could make a significant difference in the fight against climate change by affordably converting harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuels and other valuable chemicals on an industrial scale.
Oct 7th, 2022
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The technology driving the system is based on what are called 'phase change materials' (PCMs) in combination with heat pumps.
Oct 6th, 2022
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The data industry is predicted to account for more carbon emissions than the automotive, aviation and energy sectors combined.
Oct 6th, 2022
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New research examines how China - by far the largest producer of iron, steel, cement, and building materials - can potentially utilize clean hydrogen to decarbonize 'hard-to-abate' sectors, and aid in achieving its 2030 and 2060 decarbonization pledges.
Sep 30th, 2022
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Novel rotary electrical contact eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines.
Sep 30th, 2022
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An underutilized natural resource could be just what the airline industry needs to curb carbon emissions.
Sep 28th, 2022
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