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More than 100 experts from around the world contributed to present findings and recommendations on current production and use of bioenergy, as well as growth potential, considering such aspects as land use, feedstocks, technologies, impacts and policies.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 2015
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A new analysis shows that the uncertainty in measurement of power generation from a photovoltaic cell can be more than halved, thus bringing an economic benefit to both manufacturers and investors.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2015
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New research indicates that oranges could have potential far beyond the breakfast table. The chemicals in orange peel could be used as new building blocks in products ranging from plastics to paracetamol - helping to break our reliance on crude oil.
Posted: Sep 15th, 2015
Read moreScientists have devised a way of increasing the yield of biodiesel by using the waste left over from its production process.
Posted: Sep 14th, 2015
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The mixed oxide catalyst could solve the longstanding problem of inhibition, in which nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons effectively clog the catalyst designed to cleanse a vehicle's exhaust stream.
Posted: Sep 14th, 2015
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Solar cells capture up to 40 percent more energy when they can track the sun across the sky, but conventional, motorized trackers are too heavy and bulky for pitched rooftops and vehicle surfaces. Now, by borrowing from kirigami, the ancient Japanese art of paper cutting, researchers have developed solar cells that can have it both ways.
Posted: Sep 8th, 2015
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A set of automated calibration techniques for tuning residential and commercial building energy efficiency software models to match measured data is now available as an open source code.
Posted: Sep 2nd, 2015
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Research sheds light on photosynthesis and creation of solar fuel.
Posted: Sep 2nd, 2015
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Electrical and computer engineers have developed a new technique for creating less-expensive, low-power embedded systems - the computing devices found in everything from thermostats to automobiles.
Posted: Sep 1st, 2015
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In the future, a wireless charging system will allow electric cars not only to charge their batteries, but also to feed energy back into the power grid, helping to stabilize it. The cost-effective charging system achieves high levels of efficiency across the whole power range, from 400 watts to 3.6 kilowatts, while the car and the charging coil can be up to 20 centimeters apart.
Posted: Sep 1st, 2015
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In the world of computer gaming, bragging rights are accorded to those who can boast of blazing-fast graphics cards, the most powerful processors, the highest-resolution monitors, and the coolest decorative lighting. They are not bestowed upon those crowing about the energy efficiency of their system. If they were, gaming computers worldwide might well be consuming billions of dollars less in electricity use annually, with no loss in performance, according to new research.
Posted: Aug 31st, 2015
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Researchers evaluated the effects of large wind farms on atmospheric flow and its implications for how much renewable energy the turbines can generate.
Posted: Aug 31st, 2015
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Intermittency is one of the problems affecting renewable energies, including marine energy: sometimes there's a lot; other times it's in short supply. So to properly manage sea energy and incorporate it into the mains, it is helpful to know when the waves are expected to be bringing sufficient power.
Posted: Aug 31st, 2015
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Researchers double down on a good thing by incorporating catalysts into crystalline sponges.
Posted: Aug 27th, 2015
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New high-performance electrode material for sodium full cells.
Posted: Aug 27th, 2015
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Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products contain huge quantities of plastic particles, which are released to the environment and could be harmful to marine life, according to a new study.
Posted: Aug 26th, 2015
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