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Turning wastewater into fertilizer is feasible and could help to make agriculture more sustainable
The lifecycle analysis of nitrogen reclamation from wastewater shows a viable path forward.
November 18, 2022 Read more
New insights into energy loss open doors for one up-and-coming solar tech
A new method for describing energy loss in organic solar cells has paved the way for building better and more efficient devices.
November 18, 2022 Read more
Tackling plastic pollution with a net of law and chemical coding
Scientists have put forward an innovative proposal to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis with a combination of DNA-like encoding of plastics and international law.
November 18, 2022 Read more
Nanoribbons can dramatically improve batteries
Incorporating phosphorene nanoribbons into lithium-ion batteries dramatically improves performance and stability.
November 17, 2022 Read more
Researchers show an entirely new concept for the formation of a heterojunction for photovoltaics
The researchers chose a caesium lead iodide perovskite in the beta and gamma phases to realise their new concept.
November 14, 2022 Read more
New technology creates carbon neutral chemicals out of thin air
According to a new study, it is possible to capture carbon dioxide from the surrounding atmosphere and repurpose it into useful chemicals usually made from fossil fuels.
November 9, 2022 Read more
Sustainability claims behind booming food technologies lack evidence
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.
November 3, 2022 Read more
New machine-learning simulations reduce energy need for mask fabrics, other materials
Artificial intelligence breakthrough could cut energy costs in materials production.
November 1, 2022 Read more
Study finds 53 percent jump in e-waste greenhouse gas emissions between 2014, 2020
Researchers urge extension of electronic devices' useful life to cut carbon dioxide creation.
October 29, 2022 Read more
How can indicators solve the challenges of the circular economy?
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.
October 29, 2022 Read more
Researchers design next-generation electrolytes for lithium batteries
A team of researchers has discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries. This new mechanism, which does not depend on the traditional kinetic approach, has potential to greatly enhance the energy density of batteries.
October 29, 2022 Read more
A soil-inspired multifunctional nanostructured chemical system
Researchers have designed a chemical system in which chemical restribution, sensing, and modification can be induced by external stimuli.
October 28, 2022 Read more
Researchers discover a catalyst to remove emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas
Scientists have discovered a palladium and platinum catalyst, the first to eliminate methane emissions from transport and other human activities to reduce global warming.
October 27, 2022 Read more
Wood-based plastic may enable circular home furnishings and building materials
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.
October 27, 2022 Read more
One-stop hydrogen shop: Reducing the cost of a future energy carrier
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.
October 26, 2022 Read more
Dye-sensitized solar cells achieve a new record
Scientists have increased the power conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells beyond 15% in direct sunlight and 30% in ambient light conditions.
October 26, 2022 Read more
These cellulose nanofibers might be an alternative to petroleum-based plastics
Researchers prepared hierarchical hydrogels and moldings that consisted of anisotropic, ecofriendly cellulose nanofibers.
October 25, 2022 Read more
The sunflower society
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.
October 20, 2022 Read more