New advance in biofuel production
Joint BioEnergy Institute researchers develop enzyme-free ionic liquid pre-treatment.
Posted: May 9th, 2013
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True power plants: Researchers explore how to harvest electricity directly from plants
The sun provides the most abundant source of energy on the planet. However, only a tiny fraction of the solar radiation on Earth is converted into useful energy. To help solve this problem, researchers at the University of Georgia looked to nature for inspiration, and they are now developing a new technology that makes it possible to use plants to generate electricity.
Posted: May 9th, 2013
Read moreSetting the standard for sustainable bioenergy crops
Jody Endres, University of Illinois professor of energy and environmental law and chair of the Council on Sustainable Biomass Production (CSBP) says standards are needed so farmers, ethanol producers, and others in the biofuels industry will all be on the same page here in the United States as well as in Europe and Brazil.
Posted: May 8th, 2013
Read moreMaking steel without greenhouse gas emissions
Steelmaking, a major emitter of climate-altering gases, could be transformed by a new process developed at MIT.
Posted: May 8th, 2013
Read moreFunding clean-energy solutions
MIT's Clean Energy Prize awards more than $300,000 to support green startups and technologies.
Posted: May 8th, 2013
Read moreN.Y.'s climate change clearinghouse to offer info to all
No longer an abstract concept, climate change is affecting the air, sea and land. To comprehend the effects on New York and the Northeast region, scientists begin collaborating this summer on the New York Climate-Change Science Clearinghouse, a Web-based, map-enabled reference library and climate database to be headquartered at Cornell.
Posted: May 7th, 2013
Read moreNew mechanism converts natural gas to energy faster, captures CO2
Chemical engineering researchers have identified a new mechanism to convert natural gas into energy up to 70 times faster, while effectively capturing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.
Posted: May 7th, 2013
Read moreSolar discovery sets new record for low-grade silicon
Solar engineers in Australia have developed an innovative method to dramatically improve the quality of low-grade silicon, promising to significantly improve electrical efficiency and reduce the cost of solar panels.
Posted: May 7th, 2013
Read moreSparking off research into deep geothermal energy
ETH Zurich is to receive ten million Swiss francs from the Werner Siemens Foundation to establish a chair in deep geothermal energy. This will enable ETH Zurich to immediately fulfil its aim to launch an initiative in this promising field.
Posted: May 7th, 2013
Read moreCleaner energy, warmer climate?
Researchers explore the possible consequences of expanding biofuels.
Posted: May 7th, 2013
Read moreInkjet printing reduces ecological footprint of organic photovoltaics
Solliance - a cross-border research initiative on thin film photovoltaics - has achieved a world first with a new inkjet printing process for manufacturing environmentally friendly OPV cells that deliver benchmark efficiency. Completely compatible with existing manufacturing technology, the process replaces toxic chlorinated solvents with more benign alternatives.
Posted: May 7th, 2013
Read moreA123 Systems LLC introduces A123 Energy Solutions
A123 Systems, LLC announced today that its businesses focused on advanced batteries for electric grid, backup power and lead-acid replacements for commercial applications will be branded A123 Energy Solutions, combining the activities of several previous groups of A123 Systems.
Posted: May 6th, 2013
Read moreThe Finnish hydrogen roadmap: Hydrogen to join electricity in ending traffic pollution
The Finnish hydrogen roadmap assesses the export opportunities that can be available to Finnish businesses through international development. The report envisages the kind of energy-, climate- and industrial-political opportunities offered to Finland through widespread adoption of hydrogen energy, and presents realistic recommendations for gaining access to them.
Posted: May 6th, 2013
Read moreResearchers estimate a cost for universal access to energy
Universal access to modern energy could be achieved with an investment of between 65 and 86 billion US dollars a year up until 2030, new research has shown.
Posted: May 3rd, 2013
Read moreCharging electric vehicles cheaper and faster
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a unique integrated motor drive and battery charger for electric vehicles. Compared to today's electric vehicle chargers, they have managed to shorten the charging time from eight to two hours, and to reduce the cost by around $2,000.
Posted: Apr 30th, 2013
Read more'Superlattice' structure could give a huge boost to oxygen reaction in fuel cells
New research at MIT could dramatically improve the efficiency of fuel cells, which are considered a promising alternative to batteries for powering everything from electronic devices to cars and homes.
Posted: Apr 30th, 2013
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