Wearable solar cells integrated into fabrics
Researchers demonstrate solar cells based on stacked textile electrodes for integration into fabrics.
May 9th, 2014
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Fueling aviation with hardwoods
A multi-university team has addressed challenges of introducing advanced biofuels in the transportation pool through the concerted development of technology designed to transform lignocellulosic biomass into a jet fuel surrogate via catalytic chemistry. This promising approach highlights the versatility of lignocellulose as a feedstock.
May 8th, 2014
Read moreHigh-efficiency water treatment using light using a novel UV-light system
Many harmful substances in waste water stubbornly resist being broken down by biological waste water treatment plants. Researchers have developed a photochemical reaction system in which water can be reliably treated at high flow rates by UV light without having to add chemical catalysts.
May 7th, 2014
Read moreCatalytic upgrade for biofuels
New catalysts to remove oxygenated compounds from bio-derived oils may lead to better and cheaper renewable biofuels.
May 7th, 2014
Read moreBetter biofuel yield thanks to a coal waste product
Biofuel can be produced from wood, too. The key to this is the suitable pretreatment of the plant parts in order to break up the wood structure.
May 6th, 2014
Read moreTracking down air pollutant effects on your smartphone (w/video)
Did you ever see pollution level indicators displayed in big European cities? The EXPOSOMICS project is looking to make them obsolete. Not only will their technology determine the exact impact of pollutant exposure on our health, but it could eventually land in your pocket - as a smartphone app.
May 6th, 2014
Read moreWidespread hydrogen fueling infrastructure goal of H2FIRST project
As hydrogen fuel cell vehicles continue to roll out in increasing numbers, the infrastructure for fueling them must expand as well. To this end, a new project launched by the Energy Department will work in support of H2USA, the public private partnership introduced in 2013 by the Energy Department and industry stakeholders to address the challenge of hydrogen infrastructure.
May 6th, 2014
Read moreLaunch of Morgenstadt City Challenge - new models for sustainable urban development
International competition: Open to all municipalities aiming to improve their sustainability credentials.
May 6th, 2014
Read more'Solar Energy': A new, free multimedia report
The 20th report in the CNRS/sagascience collection focuses on solar energy and its prospects for the future.
May 6th, 2014
Read moreNew SUPERGEN Hub to set UK's energy storage course
A new, GBP4 million, collaboration between academics and industry that will set the direction and development of research and technologies in Energy Storage, was unveiled today.
May 2nd, 2014
Read moreLiquid metal battery developer Ambri raises $35 million
This latest funding round will enable Ambri to deliver commercial systems to customers, build its initial commercial-scale manufacturing plant, and continue technology development.
May 1st, 2014
Read moreReducing energy consumption in production
A German funding program for energy-efficient and climate-saving production processes.
Apr 30th, 2014
Read moreMultilayer, microscale solar cells enable ultrahigh efficiency power generation
Researchers use a printing process to assemble tiny cells into multilayer stacks for extraordinary levels of photovoltaic conversion efficiency.
Apr 28th, 2014
Read moreSunlight to jet fuel - project demonstrates the entire production path of 'solar' kerosene
A new solar reactor technology has been pioneered to produce liquid hydrocarbon fuels suitable for more sustainable transportation.
Apr 28th, 2014
Read moreHow to count methane emissions
Study provides new metric for comparing the greenhouse gases methane and carbon dioxide.
Apr 28th, 2014
Read moreHalving hydrogen provides insights for better, cheaper fuel cells
First view of nature-inspired catalyst after ripping hydrogen apart provides insights for better, cheaper fuel cells.
Apr 23rd, 2014
Read moreStronger first quarter for global investment in clean energy
Small-scale solar in Japan and the US, and renewable power financings in emerging markets, help investment to rise 10% compared to Q1 2013.
Apr 22nd, 2014
Read morePower to gas: Storing the wind and sun in natural gas
An option to store the electricity won from sun and wind is to use it for the production of chemical energy carriers. Still, the power-to-gas process is far from being economically efficient at the moment. The HELMETH EU project is aimed at demonstrating that efficiencies of more than 85 percent can be achieved by better using the synergies of existing process steps.
Apr 22nd, 2014
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