Splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen presents an alternative to fossil fuels, but purified water is a precious resource. A team has now developed a way to harness seawater - Earth's most abundant source - for chemical energy.
Mar 18th, 2019
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Scientists blended an entire smartphone to dust before conducting a chemical analysis of the dissolved results to demonstrate why we should all take a keener interest in what is contained within everyday electrical items.
Mar 14th, 2019
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Catalytic reaction systems are in the focus of the program 'Catalysts and Reactors under Dynamic Conditions for Energy Storage and Conversion' (DynaKat).
Mar 12th, 2019
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Whether for thermal energy storage systems, new process paths for the emission-free production of hydrogen, or innovative large-scale solar power plants: liquid metal technologies can accelerate decarbonization of the energy system.
Mar 7th, 2019
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While a substantial number of climate risks are identified in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), there have been few attempts to explore the interconnections between them in a comprehensive way.
Feb 28th, 2019
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Self-healing fabric, abrasion-resistant coatings, precision drug delivery and smart textiles are among the potential applications of squid 'ring tooth' protein.
Feb 21st, 2019
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Researchers recently developed a new software aimed at the analysis of energy generation systems based on kites and drones. They used the software to study the behaviour of these systems while transforming the kinetic energy of the wind into useful electrical energy.
Feb 19th, 2019
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Researchers have reported a new method to convert plastic bags into carbon chips that could be used as anodes for lithium-ion batteries.
Feb 13th, 2019
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Scientists have proposed a design solution that could bring artificial leaves out of the lab and into the environment.
Feb 12th, 2019
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Researchers report a strategy to create renewable lubricant base oils efficiently from non-food biomass and fatty acids, which are present in used vegetable oils and animal fat.
Feb 7th, 2019
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A new chemical conversion process could transform the world's polyolefin waste, a form of plastic, into useful products, such as clean fuels and other items.
Feb 6th, 2019
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Researchers have discovered a natural substance that could compete with the controversial herbicide glyphosate: The newly discovered sugar molecule synthesized from cyanobacteria inhibits the growth of various microorganisms and plants but is harmless to humans and animals.
Feb 1st, 2019
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First demonstration of economic feasibility of battery assistance for hydrogen production from intermittent renewable power generation.
Jan 31st, 2019
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A recent study has developed a system that produces electricity and hydrogen while eliminating carbon dioxide, which is the main contributor of global warming.
Jan 19th, 2019
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Scientists calculate areas needed for forestation and artificial photosynthesis.
Jan 17th, 2019
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Researchers have developed a full-scale application of an eco-friendly technology that treats sewage water with zero-energy costs.
Jan 15th, 2019
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