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Redox, reuse, recycle: novel process extends life cycle of valuable catalysts

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

Methane-eating 'borgs' have been assimilating earth's microbes

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

Replacing plastics with transparent wood

Transparent wood could soon replace plastics for making car windshields, see-through packaging and biomedical devices, according to a study.

Oct 17th, 2022

Watching lithium in real time could improve performance of EV battery materials

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

Bringing custom microbes to the business of recycling plastic

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

Accurately tracking how plastic biodegrades

Researchers have developed an approach to accurately record and fully track the biodegradation of plastics in soils.

Oct 13th, 2022

Flexible solar cells with record efficiency of 22.2%

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

A device that converts the slightest breeze into electricity

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

On-site reactors could affordably turn CO2 into valuable chemicals

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

'Bio-batteries' enable us to store solar and wind energy

The technology driving the system is based on what are called 'phase change materials' (PCMs) in combination with heat pumps.

Oct 6th, 2022

Digital decarbonisation: What is it and why does it matter?

The data industry is predicted to account for more carbon emissions than the automotive, aviation and energy sectors combined.

Oct 6th, 2022

Clean hydrogen: A long-awaited solution for hard-to-abate sectors?

New research examines how China - by far the largest producer of iron, steel, cement, and building materials - can potentially utilize clean hydrogen to decarbonize 'hard-to-abate' sectors, and aid in achieving its 2030 and 2060 decarbonization pledges.