Biodegradable or not?
Scientists are developing classifications in order to better differentiate readily-biodegradable from long-lasting pesticides.
Dec 10th, 2013
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New long-lived greenhouse gas discovered
Chemical appears to have highest global-warming impact of any compound to date.
Dec 9th, 2013
Read moreScientists discover quick recipe for producing hydrogen
New formula for fast, abundant hydrogen production may help power fuel cells, helps explain expansive chemical-eating microbial communities of the deep.
Dec 8th, 2013
Read moreTurning agriculture and aquaculture waste into renewable energy
An innovative new three-year research project will see the aquaculture, agriculture and biogas sectors working together to develop renewable energy. The initiative demonstrates how improving sustainability, reducing waste and achieving operational efficiencies can be achieved simultaneously.
Dec 5th, 2013
Read moreThermoelectric materials nearing production scale
Half-Heusler compounds are especially suited for manufacturing thermoelectric modules. Waste heat can be converted to electricity with them. Researchers have manufactured the alloys for the first time in kilogram quantities.
Dec 5th, 2013
Read moreIt's electricity, but not as we know it
Australia's electricity landscape could change significantly in the future and consumers will be deciding just what that future will look like.
Dec 5th, 2013
Read moreNew spectroscopic technique could accelerate the push for better batteries
Method developed at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source measures electronic changes in a working battery electrode.
Dec 4th, 2013
Read moreData centers can be cooled down in environmentally friendly, energy efficient ways
Mikko Pervil�'s doctoral thesis Data Center Energy Retrofits discusses the features of modern data centers through both case studies and global figures and discusses retrofit cooling techniques.
Dec 4th, 2013
Read moreTurning waste into power with bacteria - and loofahs
Loofahs, best known for their use in exfoliating skin to soft, radiant perfection, have emerged as a new potential tool to advance sustainability efforts on two fronts at the same time: energy and waste. A new study describes the pairing of loofahs with bacteria to create a power-generating microbial fuel cell.
Dec 4th, 2013
Read moreImproving building design to reach zero-energy consumption
The goal of reaching zero-energy buildings can be met by improving their design and relying on renewable energies.
Dec 4th, 2013
Read moreStoring carbon in the Arctic
While the Arctic Ocean is largely a carbon sink, researchers find parts are also a source of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Dec 4th, 2013
Read moreOcean crust could store many centuries of industrial CO2
Researchers from the University of Southampton have identified regions beneath the oceans where the igneous rocks of the upper ocean crust could safely store very large volumes of carbon dioxide.
Dec 4th, 2013
Read moreNew thermoelectronic generator
Through a process known as thermionic conversion, heat energy can be converted into electricity with very high efficiency. Because of its promise, researchers have been trying for more than half a century to develop a practical thermionic generator, with little luck. That luck may soon change, thanks to a new design, dubbed a thermoelectronic generator.
Dec 3rd, 2013
Read morePatent for enhancing energy generation from renewable resources
Renewable energy sources such as wind-powered generators can be more reliable and efficient by better controlling the process of getting electricity onto the power grid.
Dec 3rd, 2013
Read moreResearchers shed new light on solar water-splitting process
Fundamental discovery could speed development of efficient semiconductor-catalytic junctions.
Dec 2nd, 2013
Read moreRenewable sources can provide stable power
Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly important for the worldwide power mix. Nevertheless, experts are still deliberating which market model is best for transitioning to renewables. However, one of the major technological challenges in this regard, namely balancing the fluctuations that are caused by wind and solar power, may soon be solved.
Dec 2nd, 2013
Read moreImproving CO2 emissions calculations for supply chains
Researchers are developing a methodology and framework to accurately calculate carbon emissions from supply chains. The approach considers user needs and the requirements of different stakeholders: producers, transporters, wholesalers and political bodies.
Nov 29th, 2013
Read moreQuality recycled plastics
Some plastics can be recycled, but transparent film plastics are presently not considered worth reclaiming from landfill. An EU project aimed to change that, promoting flexible painted and laminated plastic film (commonly used for food, toys, cosmetics, and industrial parts) as a valuable recycling resource.
Nov 29th, 2013
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