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Green hydrogen: Short-term scarcity, long-term uncertainty

However, historic analogues suggest that emergency-like policy measures could foster substantially higher growth rates.

September 8, 2022 Read more

New materials might increase the stability of perovskite solar cells

Chemists synthesised a new class of carbazole-based cross-linkable materials, which are resistant to various environmental effects, including strong solvents used in the production of solar cells.

September 7, 2022 Read more

Super-dense packing of hydrogen molecules on a surface

Scientists describe the formation of a superdense monolayer of hydrogen on highly ordered mesoporous silica near the boiling temperature.

September 5, 2022 Read more

A sustainable battery with a biodegradable electrolyte made from crab shells

Researchers create a zinc battery with a biodegradable electrolyte from an unexpected source - crab shells.

September 1, 2022 Read more

Better metal oxides to boost the green credentials of many energy applications

Researchers have solved a key hurdle in greener manufacturing, carbon capture, energy storage and gas purification - using metal oxides.

September 1, 2022 Read more

Green adhesives made from whey

Researchers have developed a process for obtaining valuable, high-purity ethyl acetate from whey, thereby replacing conventional ethyl acetate extracted from fossil-based raw materials. It also eliminates the need for costly disposal of the molasses produced during whey processing.

September 1, 2022 Read more

Soaking up the sun with artificial intelligence

A new algorithm could lead to pivotal discovery of new materials for solar cells.

September 1, 2022 Read more

Print, recycle, repeat: Scientists demonstrate a biodegradable printed circuit

Breakthrough could divert wearable devices and other flexible electronics from landfill.

August 29, 2022 Read more

To remove CO2 from the atmosphere, imagine the possibilities

Computer simulation methods help speed up the search for carbon capture materials.

August 27, 2022 Read more

Economical PEF production

Efficient titanium-based catalyst used to produce PEF, the biobased alternative to PET.

August 27, 2022 Read more

Nontoxic nanocrystal material found to be ultra-strong solar energy harvester

Researchers have produced materials that can absorb comparable levels of sunlight as conventional silicon solar cells, but with 10,000 times lower thickness.

August 25, 2022 Read more

Preparing for water scarcity using hybrid desalination technologies

Researchers develop membrane distillation methods using hydrothermal and solar energy. The goal is to maximize system efficiency through customized membrane distillation technologies for regional climate characteristics.

August 25, 2022 Read more

Biological nanofibrils can efficiently extract valuable metal elements from water

This study not only provides an in-situ approach to producing biological nanomaterials, but also offers a sustainable route for high-efficiency extraction of aqueous uranium.

August 24, 2022 Read more

Plastic upcycling: From waste to fuel for less

Problem plastics could be diverted from landfills and converted into fuel sources with new technology.

August 22, 2022 Read more

New nanosheet photocatalyst boosts water splitting efficiency for clean hydrogen production

The surface-modified, dye-sensitized nanosheet catalyst shows immense potential, as it can suppress undesirable back electron transfer and improve water splitting activity up to a hundred times.

August 20, 2022 Read more

Compost to computer: Bio-based materials used to salvage rare earth elements

Researchers used micro- and nanoparticles created from the organic materials to capture rare earth elements from aqueous solutions.

August 19, 2022 Read more

By design: from waste to next-gen carbon fiber

A new chemically designed lignin leads to stronger, lighter carbon fiber and better recycled plastics.

August 18, 2022 Read more

Climate-friendly metal production - why is it difficult?

Most people know that metals are made from ore, but how do we make gold from gravel? That's the process we must understand to be able to make the metal industry climate friendly. Here are some alternatives for CO2-free metal production.

August 18, 2022 Read more