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Using a unique hydrogel, scientists created a solar-driven system that successfully grows spinach by using water drawn from the air while producing electricity.
Mar 1st, 2022
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Compared to conventional methods, the new technique is faster, more energy-efficient and promises a high yield.
Mar 1st, 2022
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Hydrogels containing a hygroscopic salt can harvest freshwater from dry air.
Feb 28th, 2022
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Researchers have developed an efficient concept to turn carbon dioxide into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products or waste.
Feb 28th, 2022
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Over the past few decades research has demonstrated the huge potential of microalgae, especially in the production of biofuel - fuel that is created from plant material or animal waste.
Feb 24th, 2022
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Researchers have developed a new and simple method for upcycling plastic waste at room temperature.
Feb 23rd, 2022
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Taking a major step towards a more sustainable tyre industry, the BlackCycle project has produced the world's first sustainable carbon black material in a truly circular process.
Feb 23rd, 2022
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Researchers are developing an all-organic polymer battery that can deliver a cell voltage of 2.8V - a big leap in improving the energy storage capability of organic batteries.
Feb 23rd, 2022
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Recycling of electric car batteries can be easier, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly, according to a new scientific article, which outlines an optimised recycling process.
Feb 22nd, 2022
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Engineered bacteria convert captured carbon dioxide into chemicals for fuels, fabric and cosmetics.
Feb 21st, 2022
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For the first time, researchers have shown that birch trees absorb microplastics through their roots during the growth phase. Good news, because soils are many times more polluted with microplastics than oceans are.
Feb 21st, 2022
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A new study makes a detailed examination of the share of green electricity contracts for charging at home, at work, and at public charging stations as well as the environmental standard of the contracts.
Feb 21st, 2022
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Researchers have studied an inkjet method to color the perovskite solar modules. Its advantage: Coloring the modules by inkjet printing is inexpensive and also suited for larger surfaces.
Feb 17th, 2022
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The study suggests that increased toxicity may cause severe damage to the digestive system and to human health.
Feb 17th, 2022
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Scientists show how solar power can convert carbon dioxide into fuel, by using advanced materials and ultra-fast laser spectroscopy.
Feb 16th, 2022
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A research team has introduced a new method for the production of protein-based plastics that are easily processable, biodegradable, and biocompatible, as well as having favorable mechanical properties.
Feb 15th, 2022
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Researchers are working on producing materials for solar cells, light-emitting diodes and other organic electronics applications as sustainably as possible.
Feb 15th, 2022
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Unlike current methods, the new method does not require rare metals that are expensive or in short supply. Instead, hydrogen for fuel cells and agricultural fertilizers can now be produced using cobalt and manganese, two fairly common metals.
Feb 14th, 2022
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