Using hydrogen, methane and methanol to reduce CO2 emissions
The i3upgrade project aims to recycle the CO2 from the steel manufacturing process and thus reduce emissions.
Sep 19th, 2018
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Barriers and opportunities in renewable biofuels production
Researchers have identified two main challenges for renewable biofuel production from cheap sources. Firstly, lowering the cost of developing microbial cell factories, and secondly, establishing more efficient methods for hydrolysis of biomass to sugars for fermentation.
Sep 11th, 2018
Read moreNot too wet, not too dry: plasma-treated fuel cell gets it just right
Pre-treating the electrode--a key component of fuel cells--with ionized oxygen gas, or plasma keeps the fuel cell dry.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreStudy examines pros and cons of hydropower
Hydropower can generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases but can cause environmental and social harms, such as damaged wildlife habitat, impaired water quality, impeded fish migration, reduced sediment transport, and diminished cultural and recreation benefits of rivers.
Sep 6th, 2018
Read moreOn the road to a clean combustion engine
Emissions-free combustion engine cars - synthetic fuels like oxymethylene ether are bringing the idea into the realm of the conceivable.
Sep 5th, 2018
Read moreScientists pioneer a new way to turn sunlight into fuel
The quest to find new ways to harness solar power has taken a step forward thanks to new research in the field of semi-artificial photosynthesis.
Sep 3rd, 2018
Read moreAir pollution can put a dent in solar power
Study finds lost revenue can be millions of dollars annually, suggests ways to quantify haze-related reductions in solar panel output.
Aug 29th, 2018
Read moreWind technology advancements continue to drive down wind energy prices
Key findings in a new report indicate wind energy prices at all-time lows as wind turbines grow larger.
Aug 23rd, 2018
Read moreLight-controlled molecules: Scientists develop new recycling strategy
Discovery lays the foundation for recycling of yet non-recyclable plastics.
Aug 13th, 2018
Read moreAmazingly 'green' synthesis method for high-tech dyes
Researchers have prepared and crystallized dyes that are also of great interest for organic electronics. All that is required is just water, albeit under highly unusual conditions.
Aug 10th, 2018
Read moreMolecular machines to green industry
The ROBOX project is developing potent molecular machines that could cut the costs and environmental impact of industries as diverse as healthcare, manufacturing and energy.
Aug 9th, 2018
Read moreHydrogen-powered mobility edges closer with next-generation fuel cell systems
Scientists have made significant progress in the design of vital components used in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Improved features will lower production costs and help create a clean automotive future.
Aug 7th, 2018
Read moreTurning waves into electricity
Wind turbines and solar panels are a familiar sight but wave energy remains untapped.
Jul 30th, 2018
Read moreHow battery systems can integrate renewable energy in smart grids
For a country's sustainable energy generation it doesn't suffice to increase the number of wind turbines and solar cells. Extended and adapted transport and distribution grids are also necessary.
Jul 24th, 2018
Read moreThe role of sodium for the enhancement of solar cells
Scientists investigated the influence of sodium doping on the growth and reliability of CIGS.
Jul 17th, 2018
Read moreHow to build efficient organic solar cells
Design rules for minimizing voltage losses in high-efficiency organic solar cells.
Jul 16th, 2018
Read moreThe URBAN GreenUP catalogue of Nature-Based solutions is now public
The document provides a detailed description of the green urban interventions implemented by the project.
Jul 11th, 2018
Read moreSix transformations needed to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The World in 2050 (TWI2050) initiative has launched a new report, setting out six key transformations that will enable the world to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Jul 10th, 2018
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