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Gentle method allows for eco-friendly recycling of solar cells

By using a new method, precious metals can be efficiently recovered from thin-film solar cells.

Apr 13th, 2023

Electrification push will have enormous impacts on critical metals supply chain

The demand for battery-grade lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and platinum will climb steeply as vehicle electrification speeds up and nations work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through mid-century. This surge in demand will also create a variety of economic and supply-chain problems.

Apr 11th, 2023

Researchers devise new system for turning seawater into hydrogen fuel

A research team pulled hydrogen directly from ocean waters. Their work could help efforts to generate low-carbon fuel for electric grids, cars, boats and other infrastructure.

Apr 11th, 2023

Team finds major storage capacity in water-based batteries

Researchers have discovered a 1,000% difference in the storage capacity of metal-free, water-based battery electrodes.

Apr 4th, 2023

Team uses natural catalysts to develop low-cost way of producing green hydrogen

Experts have joined forces to develop a practical way to produce green hydrogen using sustainable catalysts.

Apr 2nd, 2023

Energy-efficient and customisable inorganic membranes for a cleaner future

A breakthrough in synthesis strategy enables the facile formulation of inorganic membranes that are not just energy-efficient but also highly customisable, potentially revolutionising the way many industries operate for greater sustainability.

Mar 30th, 2023

Coconuts and lemons enable a wood that stores heat and regulates indoor temperature

A building material that combines coconuts, lemons and modified wood could one day be enough to heat and cool your home. The three renewable sources provide the key components of a wood composite thermal battery.

Mar 30th, 2023

Recycling of batteries: 70 percent of lithium recovered

A new recycling method recovers up to 70 percent of lithium from battery waste without corrosive chemicals, high temperatures, and prior sorting of materials.

Mar 30th, 2023

From hyperconnectivity to AI: How can we tackle the environmental impact of the new Internet era?

A new research project aims to address the environmental consequences of digitalization and technological obsolescence by devising solutions that maximize the potential of wireless networks.

Mar 29th, 2023

Revolutionary battery technology to boost EV range 10-fold or more

Researchers develop layering-charged, polymer-based stable high-capacity anode material.

Mar 29th, 2023

New additives could turn concrete into an effective carbon sink

Engineers discover new carbonation pathways for creating more environmentally friendly concrete.

Mar 29th, 2023

Pilot plant extracts metals from battery waste using biomass waste

Following a successful proof-of-concept to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries using reagent extracted from fruit peel waste, the partners are scaling up the technology in a pilot plant.

Mar 28th, 2023

Electric roads pave the way for smaller car batteries

If an electric car charges while driving, the size of the battery can be reduced by up to 70 per cent, and the load on the power grid can be spread out over the day.

Mar 28th, 2023

Photosynthesis: varying roads lead to the reaction center

Chemists use high-precision quantum chemistry to study key elements of super-efficient energy transfer in an important element of photosynthesis.

Mar 24th, 2023

Introducing the oxygen-ion battery

The oxygen-ion battery, a new type of battery , can be extremely durable, does not require rare elements and solves the problem of fire hazards.

Mar 23rd, 2023

Photosynthesis 'hack' could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy

Researchers have 'hacked' the earliest stages of photosynthesis, the natural machine that powers the vast majority of life on Earth, and discovered new ways to extract energy from the process, a finding that could lead to new ways of generating clean fuel and renewable energy.

Mar 22nd, 2023

New material to create green hydrogen

Researchers developed a new composite material that outperforms the individual compounds by one to two orders of magnitude. The composite consists of several earth-abundant elements, that could potentially be used for efficient hydrogen generation without rare and precious metals like platinum.

Mar 21st, 2023

Green hydrogen: How photoelectrochemical water splitting may become competitive

The energy payback time of photoelectrochemical 'green' hydrogen production can be reduced dramatically by the co-production of valuable chemicals.

Mar 20th, 2023