Vertical turbines could be the future for wind farms
The now-familiar sight of traditional propeller wind turbines could be replaced in the future with wind farms containing more compact and efficient vertical turbines.
Apr 27th, 2021
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Hydrocracking our way to recycling plastic waste
Researchers have developed a direct method to convert single-use plastic waste - plastic bags, yogurt containers, plastic bottles and bottle caps, packaging and more - to ready-to-use molecules for jet fuels, diesel and lubricants.
Apr 26th, 2021
Read moreThe future looks bright for infinitely recyclable plastic
A new environmental and technological analysis suggests that a revolutionary eco-friendly plastic is almost ready to hit the shelves.
Apr 22nd, 2021
Read moreEngineers develop eco-friendly technique to upcycle metal waste into multi-purpose aerogels
Promising applications include light-weight building materials and for growing cells for biomedical purposes.
Apr 20th, 2021
Read moreHow the humble woodchip is cleaning up water worldwide
There is a simple solution that significantly reduces the amount of nitrogen in drainage water, regardless of the production system or location: denitrifying bioreactors.
Apr 15th, 2021
Read moreChemists create renewable plant-based polymers
Researchers have synthesised polymers from biomass. The synthesised polymers may well be used for primary and secondary recycling.
Apr 12th, 2021
Read moreBetter solutions for making hydrogen may lie just at the surface
A new study uncovers insight into a promising type of material for splitting water, perovskite oxides.
Apr 9th, 2021
Read moreMaking cleaner, greener plastics from waste fish parts
If developed successfully, a fish-oil based polyurethane could help meet the immense need for more sustainable plastics.
Apr 5th, 2021
Read moreWhy commercialization of carbon capture and sequestration has failed and how it can work
There are 12 essential attributes that explain why commercial carbon capture and sequestration projects succeed or fail in the U.S., researchers say in a new study.
Apr 5th, 2021
Read moreIs battery recycling environmentally friendly?
Researchers conduct life-cycle assessment to determine the actual carbon footprint of recycling electric car batteries.
Mar 31st, 2021
Read moreScientists design 'smart' device to harvest daylight (w/video)
Researchers has designed a 'smart' device to harvest daylight and relay it to underground spaces, reducing the need to draw on traditional energy sources for lighting.
Mar 31st, 2021
Read moreSolar geoengineering is worth studying but not a substitute for cutting emissions, study finds
A new report tackles a controversial question: Is solar geoengineering - an approach designed to cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight back into space or modifying clouds - a potential tool for countering climate change?
Mar 30th, 2021
Read moreHow microorganisms can help us get to net negative emissions
Researchers combine biology and electrochemistry to produce complex molecules, all powered by renewable energy. With carbon dioxide as one of the inputs, the system has potential to remove heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere, or in other words, a negative emissions technology.
Mar 26th, 2021
Read moreTurning wood into plastic
Plastics are one of the world's largest polluters, taking hundreds of years to degrade in nature. A research team has created a high-quality bioplastic from wood byproducts that they hope can solve one of the world?s most pressing environmental issues.
Mar 26th, 2021
Read more'Keep off the grass': the biofuel that could help us achieve net zero
Some grasses are a sustainable energy source that could be a driving force towards achieving net zero carbon emissions, according to new research that demonstrates their resilience to harsh growing environments.
Mar 25th, 2021
Read moreEngineers make filters from tree branches to purify drinking water
Prototypes tested in India show promise as a low-cost, natural filtration option.
Mar 25th, 2021
Read moreMobile app generates data for the energy management of the future
Researchers are linking energy consumption data and user feedback with AI applications to optimize energy consumption in households, buildings and higher-level energy systems.
Mar 25th, 2021
Read moreCarbon capture process produces hydrogen and construction materials
Scientists have developed a process to capture carbon dioxide from the air into water and store it as non-toxic calcium carbonate (chalk), a key ingredient for cement production and other products, all potentially powered by solar or wind energy.
Mar 25th, 2021
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