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Engineers have invented a simpler process that can simultaneously remove both salts and organic contaminants from the wastewater, all while producing additional energy.
Feb 25th, 2015
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Based on a study of a commercially available electric car, scientists report that emissions and driving range can vary greatly depending on regional energy sources and climate.
Feb 25th, 2015
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Ensuring the power grid keeps the lights on in large cities could be easier with a new battery design that packs far more energy than any other battery of its kind and size.
Feb 25th, 2015
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Sizing techniques play an essential role in the design of renewable energies for hybrid energy systems, and now, a team of researchers is using a 'fuzzy logic' algorithm to determine optimal sizing for hybrid photovoltaic panel/battery systems.
Feb 25th, 2015
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Solution enables a battery with both high efficiency and current density.
Feb 24th, 2015
Read moreWastewater contains an elevated amount of chemical energy in the form of organic contaminants. In order to make use of this energy, researchers from around the world study ways to recover it in the form of hydrogen, a process which efficiently eliminates organic matter from wastewater.
Feb 24th, 2015
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Scientists from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed a novel reference electrode, and are working with hydrogen energy system manufacturer ITM Power to aid the development of hydrogen production technologies for renewable energy storage.
Feb 19th, 2015
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Scientists have used smartphone and sensing technology to better pinpoint where and when pollution is at its worst.
Feb 18th, 2015
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Old electronics clutter our landfills, junk drawers and storage closets, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Feb 18th, 2015
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CorPower Ocean's new wave energy system generates five times more energy per ton of device, at one third of the cost when compared to competing state-of-the art technologies. Energy output is three to four times higher than traditional wave power systems.
Feb 18th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have carried out a study research that enables to recover agricultural plastic waste and turns them into new materials with higher added value, low price and improved recyclability. This would reduce the environmental impact generated by agricultural waste.
Feb 18th, 2015
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In a new research project in Germany, scientists study the use of high power silicon carbide semiconductor switches.
Feb 18th, 2015
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A grant was awarded for research into a sustainable and economical fresh water management system that could be used in coastal areas of India and salt-affected farming land in Australia.
Feb 18th, 2015
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Fuel cells will not be competitive with conventional engines in up-front cost for at least 15 years. Indeed, they need very expensive new hydrogen fuelling infrastructure in addition.
Feb 17th, 2015
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The future of sustainable energy is likely to include widespread production and distribution, or what some are now calling 'open energy systems'.
Feb 17th, 2015
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If you thought it has been a while since you heard any more rumours about the long-awaited Apple TV, they are about to be replaced by even more exciting possibility that Apple may be about to build an electric car.
Feb 15th, 2015
Read moreIn this new system, the dissipated heat is used to produce superheated vapor of refrigerant which is effective to generate power through an organic Rankine cycle (ORC), and thus the solar-to-electricity efficiency of the system can be significantly improved.
Feb 11th, 2015
Read moreGeoengineering, an emerging technology aimed at counteracting the effects of human-caused climate change, also has the potential to counteract political polarization over global warming, according to a new study.
Feb 11th, 2015
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