Green production of chemicals for industry
Researchers have developed a new biomaterial that considerably facilitates the use of enzymes.
Dec 11th, 2018
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'Sun in a box' would store renewable energy for the grid
Design for system that provides solar- or wind-generated power on demand should be cheaper than other leading options.
Dec 10th, 2018
Read moreMore bioplastics do not necessarily contribute to climate change mitigation
Bioplastics are often promoted as an environmentally and climate-friendly alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics. However, a recent study suggests that shifting to plant-based plastics could have less positive effects than expected.
Dec 7th, 2018
Read moreAgricultural waste drives us closer to greener transport
Composite materials made from agricultural waste could be used to produce sustainable, lightweight and low-cost applications in the automotive and marine industries.
Dec 6th, 2018
Read more'Sun in a box' would store renewable energy for the grid
Design for system that provides solar- or wind-generated power on demand should be cheaper than other leading options.
Dec 5th, 2018
Read moreScientists achieve direct electrocatalytic reduction of CO2, raising hopes for smart carbon capture
Chemists propose an innovative way to achieve carbon capture using a rhenium-based electrocatalytic system that is capable of reducing low-concentration CO2 (even 1%) with high selectivity and durability, which is a new potential technology to enable direct utilization of CO2 in exhaust gases from heavy industries.
Nov 28th, 2018
Read moreResearcher creates first model of how plastic waste moves in the environment
A researcher for the first time has modeled how microplastic fibers move through the environment. The work could someday help communities better understand and reduce plastics pollution, which is a growing problem around the world.
Nov 27th, 2018
Read moreLight-activated, single-ion catalyst breaks down carbon dioxide
X-ray studies reveal structural details that may point the way to designing better catalysts for converting pollutant gas into useful products.
Nov 26th, 2018
Read morePropelled via ionic wind, engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts
The silent, lightweight aircraft doesn't depend on fossil fuels or batteries.
Nov 22nd, 2018
Read moreExplaining the plummeting cost of solar power
Researchers uncover the factors that have caused photovoltaic module costs to drop by 99 percent.
Nov 20th, 2018
Read moreWaste not, want not: making new materials from waste
The textile industry generates enormous amounts of waste and is one of the largest consumers of water and energy resources. Research is looking at ways to reduce its ecological impact by using textile waste and design to develop new materials for the future.
Nov 15th, 2018
Read moreNew publication sheds light on the power of decentralised databases for climate action initiatives
A report suggests blockchain and other decentralised systems could help unlock the much-needed funds for a successful transformation towards a zero-carbon economy.
Nov 15th, 2018
Read moreNew method enables large-scale production of bio-based plastic bottles
Scientists have discovered a novel method to synthesize furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) in a high yield from a glucose derivative of non-food plant cellulose, paving the way for replacing petroleum-derived terephthalic acid with biomaterials in plastic bottle applications.
Nov 12th, 2018
Read moreShortening the rare-earth supply chain via recycling
Researchers recycle rare-earth elements from spent fluorescent lamps by chemical/mechanical treatment.
Nov 2nd, 2018
Read moreResearchers turn plastic bottle waste into ultralight supermaterial with wide-ranging applications
World's first PET aerogels cut plastic waste, and are suitable for heat and sound insulation, oil spill cleaning, carbon dioxide absorption, as well as fire safety applications.
Nov 2nd, 2018
Read moreA solar cell that does double duty for renewable energy
Researchers develop an artificial photosynthesis system that generates hydrogen fuel and electricity at the same time.
Oct 29th, 2018
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