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Researchers have developed a technology that can significantly reduce the amount of platinum and iridium, precious metals used in the electrode protection layer of polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis devices, and secure performance and durability on par with existing devices.
Jun 2nd, 2023
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The metals that are highly sought after, such as dysprosium, neodymium, manganese and niobium, are of great economic importance, while their supply is limited and it takes time to scale up raw material production.
May 31st, 2023
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New catalyst lowers cost for producing environmentally sustainable hydrogen from water.
May 30th, 2023
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A novel design for a solar-powered desalination unit that is energy-efficient, cost-effective and portable, making it convenient to set up in areas with limited access to continuous electricity.
May 30th, 2023
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Properties of 'egress complex' of termite mounds can be copied to optimize interior climate of buildings.
May 26th, 2023
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Organic chemistry researchers have 'struck gold' by discovering a new way to make 'green' polymers from low-cost building blocks with just a small amount of electricity.
May 18th, 2023
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Researchers develop a new method for the sustainable use of carbon dioxide.
May 15th, 2023
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Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies offer new opportunities for getting closer to our climate change mitigation targets. However, we still have a long way to go before DAC can be fully rolled out as a mitigation measure.
May 9th, 2023
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Scientists find new route in bacteria to decarbonize industry. The discovery could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of fuels, drugs, and chemicals.
May 8th, 2023
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Researchers are planning a solar energy plant that will capture 'concentrated sunlight' using mirrors. The plant will also be distinctive because it will generate both electricity and heat, which can be used to capture carbon dioxide.
May 3rd, 2023
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Scientists are using machine learning techniques to produce air quality maps and predict the likelihood of legal pollution limits being exceeded.
Apr 26th, 2023
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In addition to nanofibrillated cellulose (CNF), wood wool and wood pulp are being investigated as a base; wood veneer is also being used as a base for the circuit boards.
Apr 25th, 2023
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Affordable, easily produced catalyst fuels a new process that could revolutionize off-grid energy solutions.
Apr 25th, 2023
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More sustainable and less expensive: organic high-capacity battery.
Apr 24th, 2023
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Globally depleting natural resources, the COVID pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have increased the need to assess vulnerabilities in our self-sufficiency and develop the use of local renewable raw materials.
Apr 21st, 2023
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Scientists have now revealed an important reason why organic solar cells rapidly degrade under operation. This new insight will drive the design of more stale materials for organic semiconductor-based photovoltaics, thus enabling cheap and renewable electricity generation.
Apr 19th, 2023
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Polypropylene, a hard-to-recycle plastic has successfully been biodegraded by two strains of fungi in a new experiment. Polypropylene is used for a wide variety of products from packaging and toys to furnishing and fashion, it accounts for roughly 28% of the world's plastic waste, but only 1% of it is recycled.
Apr 17th, 2023
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A new microwave technology will improve the manufacture of solar cells and make them easier to recycle.
Apr 14th, 2023
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