Bacterial boost for bio-based fuels
Lab-scale technology recycles wastewater into hydrogen for use in fuel production.
May 5th, 2017
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Bio-inspired catalysts that work in water open door to greener chemical processes
Researchers have developed catalysts that, like enzymes present in living cells, are able to function efficiently in water. This discovery shows that it may be possible to substantially reduce the use of toxic and non-recyclable organic solvents in a host of chemical reactions, particularly when synthesizing pharmaceutical ingredients.
May 4th, 2017
Read moreUsing sulfur to store solar energy
Researchers plan to develop an innovative sulfur-based storage system for solar power. Large-scale chemical storage of solar power and its overnight use as a fuel are to be achieved by means of a closed sulfur-sulfuric acid cycle.
May 3rd, 2017
Read moreResearchers develop recycling for carbon fiber composites
Researchers for the first time have developed a promising way to recycle the popular carbon fiber plastics that are used in everything from modern airplanes and sporting goods to the wind energy industry.
May 2nd, 2017
Read moreSodium and magnesium to replace lithium in batteries
Scientists have produced novel electrolytes for rechargeable sodium and magnesium batteries. The research group's objective was to develop alternatives to lithium-ion technology.
May 2nd, 2017
Read more1000 km range thanks to a new battery concept
Researchers have transferred the bipolar principle known from fuel cells to the lithium battery. In this approach, individual battery cells are not strung separately side-by-side in small sections; instead, they are stacked directly one above the other across a large area.
May 2nd, 2017
Read moreFast, low energy, and continuous biofuel extraction from microalgae
Researchers have used a nanosecond pulsed electric field to extract hydrocarbons from microalgae. By using the shorter duration pulse, they were able to extract a large amount of hydrocarbons from the microalgae in a shorter amount of time, using less energy, and in a more efficient manner than current methods.
Apr 28th, 2017
Read morePredicting the movement and impacts of microplastic pollution
A new study takes a look at how global climate change and the impact of changing ocean circulation affects the distribution of marine microplastic litter.
Apr 25th, 2017
Read moreResearchers invent process to make sustainable rubber, plastics
Researchers have invented a process to make butadiene from renewable sources like trees, grasses and corn.
Apr 25th, 2017
Read moreA better way to predict the environmental impacts of agricultural production
Scientists have developed a new kind of assessment to integrate these impacts in a more detailed way. They call it Land Use Change Improved Life Cycle Assessment, or LUCI-LCA. It's designed to help researchers or companies more accurately predict impacts of new designs and sourcing.
Apr 21st, 2017
Read moreScientists engage holography in express estimating impurities in water and lube
Optical engineers have developed an express method for estimating the distribution of particles in optically transparent media, based on correlation analysis of holograms.
Apr 20th, 2017
Read moreModels, observations not so far apart on planet's response to greenhouse gas emissions
A new study focuses on the lag time in Earth's response. It study shows that when this difference is factored in, the observations and climate models are in agreement, with recent observations supporting a previously accepted long-term climate sensitivity of about 2.9 degrees Celsius.
Apr 20th, 2017
Read moreResearchers develop new method to create the next fuel-efficient renewable energy
Using methanol, scientists aim to generate energy cells that move cars, warm houses and help produce food.
Apr 19th, 2017
Read moreAlgal residue - an alternative carbon resource for pharmaceuticals and polyesters
Scientists found that algal residue, the leftover material after extracting oil from algae for biofuel, can be used to produce key industrial chemicals.
Apr 13th, 2017
Read moreAll in one against CO2
Elemental Boron is an effective photothermocatalyst for the conversion of carbon dioxide.
Apr 11th, 2017
Read moreHarnessing nature's chemistry expertise for greener industrial production (w/video)
With a patent already filed and the project barely halfway through, the CARBAZYMES project has identified promising biocatalyst enzymes with the potential to transform industrial chemical processes, benefiting industry, consumers and the environment.
Apr 10th, 2017
Read moreResearchers offer novel method for calculating the benefits of renewable energy
Researchers have developed a novel system for assessing the potential of renewable energy resources. This method can help to assess the future exploitable technical potential of wind and solar PV energy, as well as their capacity to replace exiting generation assets.
Apr 4th, 2017
Read moreInvention uses bacteria to purify water (w/video)
The system consists of tanks of fibre membranes that catch and hold contaminants - dirt, organic particles, bacteria and viruses - while letting water filter through.
Apr 4th, 2017
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