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Thinnest ferroelectric material ever paves the way for new energy-efficient devices

Discovery of intriguing material behavior at small scales could reduce energy demands for computing.

October 20, 2022 Read more

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.

October 19, 2022 Read more

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.

October 19, 2022 Read more

Nanoporous intermetallic compounds that boost hydrogen production

Hydrogen's ability to power a sustainable future has been hindered by a lack of high performing catalysts. Now, scientists have developed nanoporous molybdenum-based intermetallic compounds that could address this conundrum.

October 18, 2022 Read more

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.

October 17, 2022 Read more

Chemists uncover cracks in the amour of cellulose nanocrystals

Chemists ave uncovered flaws in the surface structure of cellulose nanocrystals - an important step toward deconstructing cellulose to produce renewable nano-materials relevant to biochemical products, energy solutions, and biofuels.

October 17, 2022 Read more

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.

October 15, 2022 Read more

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.

October 14, 2022 Read more

Chemists boost eco-friendly battery performance using catalysts with unconventional phase nanostructures

A new study reveals a novel design of catalysts for the new generation of meta-gas batteries that can contribute to carbon neutral goals.

October 13, 2022 Read more

Accurately tracking how plastic biodegrades

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

October 13, 2022 Read more

Recyclable food packaging: quality control for nanocoatings

Scientists are developing an optical measurement system enabling the inline quality control of these barrier layers.

October 12, 2022 Read more

Blue energy with nanopore osmotic power generators

Researchers create an ultrathin silicon membrane with arrays of nanopores to permit osmotic flow to generate electricity, which may provide a previously untapped source of renewable energy from the oceans.

October 12, 2022 Read more

Grabbing CO2 out of the air with the help of MOFs

Direct air capture is hard to do. Researchers are designing new nanomaterials that selectively catch carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

October 11, 2022 Read more

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.

October 10, 2022 Read more

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.

October 8, 2022 Read more

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.

October 7, 2022 Read more

'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.

October 6, 2022 Read more

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.

October 6, 2022 Read more