New analysis reveals significant gaps in evidence related to the sustainability claims of new food technologies such as vertical farming, blockchain, food deliveries and plant-based alternatives to animal products.
Nov 3rd, 2022
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Artificial intelligence breakthrough could cut energy costs in materials production.
Nov 1st, 2022
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Researchers urge extension of electronic devices' useful life to cut carbon dioxide creation.
Oct 29th, 2022
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What are the data sharing barriers in the rechargeable batteries ecosystem? Researchers found that companies do gather information relevant for other stakeholders but there are no incentives to openly share data.
Oct 29th, 2022
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Scientists have discovered a palladium and platinum catalyst, the first to eliminate methane emissions from transport and other human activities to reduce global warming.
Oct 27th, 2022
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Plastics used in home furnishings and constructions materials could be replaced with a new kind of wood-based degradable plastic with semi-structural strength. Unlike thermoplastic, the material can be broken down without harm to the environment.
Oct 27th, 2022
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Researchers have simplified some long-standing challenges of processing hydrogen for use as a fuel. This work might help increase the mid- and long-term prospects of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source.
Oct 26th, 2022
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Scientists have increased the power conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells beyond 15% in direct sunlight and 30% in ambient light conditions.
Oct 26th, 2022
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A new study calculates the influence of energy storage systems on the maximum possible transition speed - and thus also on the probability of successfully mastering the climate crisis.
Oct 20th, 2022
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Researchers have introduced a greener option for chemical manufacturers. Their electrochemical approach offers a solution to the decades-long challenge of recycling homogeneous catalysts.
Oct 19th, 2022
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A newly discovered type of transferrable DNA structure with a sci-fi name appears to play a role in balancing atmospheric methane.
Oct 19th, 2022
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Transparent wood could soon replace plastics for making car windshields, see-through packaging and biomedical devices, according to a study.
Oct 17th, 2022
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Researchers have found that the irregular movement of lithium ions in next-generation battery materials could be reducing their capacity and hindering their performance.
Oct 15th, 2022
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Scientists working on a solution for plastic waste have developed a two-step chemical and biological process to break down and upcycle mixed plastics into valuable bioproducts.
Oct 14th, 2022
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Researchers have developed an approach to accurately record and fully track the biodegradation of plastics in soils.
Oct 13th, 2022
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Scientists have achieved a new mark of 22.2% for flexible CIGS solar cell on polymer film. Solar cells of this type are especially suited for applications on buildings, vehicles, satellites, airships, and mobile devices.
Oct 10th, 2022
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Researchers have developed a low-cost device that can harness energy from wind as gentle as a light breeze and store it as electricity.
Oct 8th, 2022
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New technology could make a significant difference in the fight against climate change by affordably converting harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuels and other valuable chemicals on an industrial scale.
Oct 7th, 2022
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