Light-controlled molecules: Scientists develop new recycling strategy
Discovery lays the foundation for recycling of yet non-recyclable plastics.
Posted: Aug 13th, 2018
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Amazingly '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.
Posted: 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.
Posted: 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.
Posted: Aug 7th, 2018
Read moreTurning waves into electricity
Wind turbines and solar panels are a familiar sight but wave energy remains untapped.
Posted: 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.
Posted: 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.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2018
Read moreHow to build efficient organic solar cells
Design rules for minimizing voltage losses in high-efficiency organic solar cells.
Posted: 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.
Posted: 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.
Posted: Jul 10th, 2018
Read moreSalt is key ingredient for cheaper and more efficient batteries
A new design of rechargeable battery, created using salt, could lead the way for greener energy.
Posted: Jul 9th, 2018
Read moreSolar Fuels could become competitive in the 2030s
The industrial synthesis of renewable hydrogen, syngas, methanol and diesel could become competitive with respect to their fossil counterparts within the next two decades.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2018
Read moreBIOCON-CO2: Major New project aims to convert CO2 produced by industry into valuable commodities
BIOCON-CO2 aims to re-use excess CO2 produced from the iron, steel, cement and electric power industries to create value-added chemicals and plastics.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2018
Read moreBacteria-powered solar cell converts light to energy, even under overcast skies
Researchers have found a cheap, sustainable way to build a solar cell using bacteria that convert light to energy.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2018
Read moreScientists develop recyclable plastics
Scientists have developed a novel catalyst system, which enables the regulation of multiple polymerization processes to produce biodegradable plastics solely by illumination with light of different colors.
Posted: Jul 3rd, 2018
Read moreSelf-heating, fast-charging battery makes electric vehicles climate-immune
Conventional lithium-ion batteries cannot be rapidly charged at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, but now a team of engineers has created a battery that can self-heat, allowing rapid charging regardless of the outside chill.
Posted: Jun 29th, 2018
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