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Researchers pioneered amyloid aerogels made from food waste that can selectively adsorb gold ions from electronic waste, then release pure gold nuggets. The circular approach sustainably valorizes two waste streams into new value.
Mar 1st, 2024
Scientists utilize discarded tea leaves for sustainable and affordable sodium-ion battery anodes to enable renewable energy storage.
Jan 30th, 2024
Researchers optimized oxygen vacancy-rich molybdenum oxide nanograins anchored on carbon fibers as an electrocatalyst, achieving record efficiency for the sustainable electrochemical conversion of nitrogen to ammonia.
Jan 15th, 2024
Researchers accelerate the discovery of organic electronic materials through data-driven design: curating 117K compounds with quantum-predicted properties to train ML models and enable ultra-large-scale screening.
Dec 10th, 2023
Researchers achieve 23% efficient perovskite-organic solar cells, using open-air processing for simpler, cost-effective production.
Nov 30th, 2023
Researchers have developed an innovative nanotechnology material that can rapidly harvest clean drinkable water from air even in dry conditions via an integrated solar-powered cycle far outperforming existing technologies. Its exceptional uptake rate, capacity, release efficiency and durability promise major advancements towards mitigating global water scarcity.
Nov 23rd, 2023
Researchers develop light-responsive metal-organic frameworks that can reversibly adsorb and release salt ions from water when illuminated, showing potential for more sustainable desalination.
Nov 4th, 2023
Researchers use computer models and experiments to enhance carbon nanotubes, creating a more sustainable and efficient way to produce hydrogen peroxide.
Nov 1st, 2023