New, nature-inspired concepts for turning CO2 into clean fuels
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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Researchers have developed an efficient concept to turn carbon dioxide into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products or waste.
Feb 28th, 2022
Read moreOver 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
Read moreResearchers have developed a new and simple method for upcycling plastic waste at room temperature.
Feb 23rd, 2022
Read moreTaking 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
Read moreResearchers 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
Read moreRecycling 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
Read moreEngineered bacteria convert captured carbon dioxide into chemicals for fuels, fabric and cosmetics.
Feb 21st, 2022
Read moreFor 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
Read moreA 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
Read moreResearchers 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
Read moreThe study suggests that increased toxicity may cause severe damage to the digestive system and to human health.
Feb 17th, 2022
Read moreScientists show how solar power can convert carbon dioxide into fuel, by using advanced materials and ultra-fast laser spectroscopy.
Feb 16th, 2022
Read moreA 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
Read moreResearchers are working on producing materials for solar cells, light-emitting diodes and other organic electronics applications as sustainably as possible.
Feb 15th, 2022
Read moreUnlike 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
Read moreScientists have found several hundred different chemical substances in tap water stored in reusable plastic bottles. Several of these substances are potentially harmful to human health.
Feb 12th, 2022
Read moreResearchers have developed a new material that improves the performance of solid-state sodium batteries, a less dangerous and more durable alternative to lithium.
Feb 10th, 2022
Read moreSuper-insulating materials such as aerogels are expensive. At the same time, they offer a powerful advantage: the thinner the insulation of a building, the larger its usable area.
Feb 8th, 2022
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