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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
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A new cleaning method could remove dust on solar installations in water-limited regions, improving overall efficiency.
Mar 11th, 2022
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Scientists determine the feasibility of upcycling discarded plastic bottles into advanced materials for carbon capture at the industrial scale.
Mar 10th, 2022
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Insights into the oxidation of hydrocarbons at vanadium pentoxide pave the way for a new catalyst design.
Mar 7th, 2022
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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
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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
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Technology developed to remove and overcome toxic hydrogen sulfide from the production process.
Mar 4th, 2022
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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
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Compared to conventional methods, the new technique is faster, more energy-efficient and promises a high yield.
Mar 1st, 2022
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Hydrogels containing a hygroscopic salt can harvest freshwater from dry air.
Feb 28th, 2022
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Researchers have developed an efficient concept to turn carbon dioxide into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products or waste.
Feb 28th, 2022
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Over the past few decades research has demonstrated the huge potential of microalgae, especially in the production of biofuel - fuel that is created from plant material or animal waste.
Feb 24th, 2022
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Researchers have developed a new and simple method for upcycling plastic waste at room temperature.
Feb 23rd, 2022
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Taking a major step towards a more sustainable tyre industry, the BlackCycle project has produced the world's first sustainable carbon black material in a truly circular process.
Feb 23rd, 2022
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Researchers are developing an all-organic polymer battery that can deliver a cell voltage of 2.8V - a big leap in improving the energy storage capability of organic batteries.
Feb 23rd, 2022
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Recycling of electric car batteries can be easier, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly, according to a new scientific article, which outlines an optimised recycling process.
Feb 22nd, 2022
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Engineered bacteria convert captured carbon dioxide into chemicals for fuels, fabric and cosmetics.
Feb 21st, 2022
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For the first time, researchers have shown that birch trees absorb microplastics through their roots during the growth phase. Good news, because soils are many times more polluted with microplastics than oceans are.
Feb 21st, 2022
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