Rare metals from e-waste
Researchers investigate what happens to e-waste containing resources such as neodymium, indium and gold.
Jan 8th, 2019
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Seawater turns into freshwater through solar energy: A new low-cost technology
A new study promotes an innovative and low-cost technology to turn seawater into drinking water, thanks to the use of solar energy alone.
Jan 7th, 2019
Read moreGreen catalysts with Earth-abundant metals accelerate production of bio-based plastic
How crystalline structure can affect the performance of MnO2 catalysts.
Jan 7th, 2019
Read moreInnovative technology for next-gen vehicles
Steering for direction, brakes for safety, suspension for comfort? Yes, but they are all relevant to each other. A project that focuses on harnessing their interplay is developing smart technologies for even better cars - boosting industry competitiveness in the process.
Jan 4th, 2019
Read moreGreen production of chemicals for industry
Researchers have developed a new biomaterial that considerably facilitates the use of enzymes.
Dec 11th, 2018
Read more'Sun in a box' would store renewable energy for the grid
Design for system that provides solar- or wind-generated power on demand should be cheaper than other leading options.
Dec 10th, 2018
Read moreMore bioplastics do not necessarily contribute to climate change mitigation
Bioplastics are often promoted as an environmentally and climate-friendly alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics. However, a recent study suggests that shifting to plant-based plastics could have less positive effects than expected.
Dec 7th, 2018
Read moreAgricultural waste drives us closer to greener transport
Composite materials made from agricultural waste could be used to produce sustainable, lightweight and low-cost applications in the automotive and marine industries.
Dec 6th, 2018
Read more'Sun in a box' would store renewable energy for the grid
Design for system that provides solar- or wind-generated power on demand should be cheaper than other leading options.
Dec 5th, 2018
Read moreScientists achieve direct electrocatalytic reduction of CO2, raising hopes for smart carbon capture
Chemists propose an innovative way to achieve carbon capture using a rhenium-based electrocatalytic system that is capable of reducing low-concentration CO2 (even 1%) with high selectivity and durability, which is a new potential technology to enable direct utilization of CO2 in exhaust gases from heavy industries.
Nov 28th, 2018
Read moreResearcher creates first model of how plastic waste moves in the environment
A researcher for the first time has modeled how microplastic fibers move through the environment. The work could someday help communities better understand and reduce plastics pollution, which is a growing problem around the world.
Nov 27th, 2018
Read moreLight-activated, single-ion catalyst breaks down carbon dioxide
X-ray studies reveal structural details that may point the way to designing better catalysts for converting pollutant gas into useful products.
Nov 26th, 2018
Read morePropelled via ionic wind, engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts
The silent, lightweight aircraft doesn't depend on fossil fuels or batteries.
Nov 22nd, 2018
Read moreExplaining the plummeting cost of solar power
Researchers uncover the factors that have caused photovoltaic module costs to drop by 99 percent.
Nov 20th, 2018
Read moreWaste not, want not: making new materials from waste
The textile industry generates enormous amounts of waste and is one of the largest consumers of water and energy resources. Research is looking at ways to reduce its ecological impact by using textile waste and design to develop new materials for the future.
Nov 15th, 2018
Read moreNew publication sheds light on the power of decentralised databases for climate action initiatives
A report suggests blockchain and other decentralised systems could help unlock the much-needed funds for a successful transformation towards a zero-carbon economy.
Nov 15th, 2018
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