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The colors of hydrogen explained

There are eight colors within the hydrogen rainbow, determined by the source it was produced from and the process used to separate it from that source.

May 18, 2022 Read more

Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction: role of the cross-talk at nano-carbon interfaces

The DECADE project proposes a new photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) approach for the conversion of CO2 avoiding water oxidation as an anodic reaction to overcome the current limits in the PEC system and to maximize effective energy utilization.

May 18, 2022 Read more

A technology to realize 'urban gold mining'

Scientists developed a gold recovery process from waste with the world's highest recovery efficiency of 99.9 % by developing a capsule-type material in which a polymeric shell surrounds a multi-layered internal structure.

May 17, 2022 Read more

Scientists map how energy flows in organic solar cells

Researchers have mapped how energy flows in organic solar cells, something that previously had been unknown. The results can contribute to more efficient solar cells.

May 17, 2022 Read more

Major infrared breakthrough could lead to solar power at night

Researchers have successfully tested a device capable of converting infrared heat into electrical power.

May 17, 2022 Read more

Drones and machine learning help reveal the scale of plastic pollution

Researchers develop a novel method for mapping the amount of plastic pollution in river habitats.

May 14, 2022 Read more

Development of high-durability single-atomic catalyst using industrial humidifier

Researchers have developed a single atomic cobalt-based catalyst with approximately 40% improved performance and stability compared to contemporary cobalt nanoparticle catalysts.

May 13, 2022 Read more

Scientists create renewable biocement entirely out of waste material

Scientists have found a way to create biocement from waste, making the alternative to regular cement even greener and more sustainable.

May 13, 2022 Read more

Researchers use fluorine-based nanostructures to successfully filter salt from water

Compared to current desalination methods, these fluorous nanochannels work faster, require less pressure and less energy, and are a more effective filter.

May 12, 2022 Read more

Towards more efficient, non-toxic, and flexible thin-film solar cells

Solar panel fabrication often involves toxic materials such as cadmium and industrial waste. In a new study, researchers have now developed an eco-friendly method that eliminates the use of toxic cadmium in the production process to produce cost-effective, efficient, and eco-friendly solar cells.

May 12, 2022 Read more

Algae-powered computing

Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year - and counting - using nothing but ambient light and water. Their system has potential as a reliable and renewable way to power small devices.

May 12, 2022 Read more

Banana spots can help tackle food waste

Banana peels hold the key to reducing tonnes of food waste. A new study reveals how the browning of this household staple can be explained and modelled.

May 11, 2022 Read more

Nature-based solutions for sustainable urban water management

The NICHES project (Nature's integration into cities' hydrologies, ecologies, and societies) aims to showcase the potential of nature-based solutions to mitigate the negative impacts of sewage overflow events after heavy rainfall on society and the environment.

May 9, 2022 Read more

Fungi-based meat alternatives to help save Earth's forests

Substituting just a fifth of meat from cattle with microbial protein - a meat alternative produced in fermentation tanks - by 2050 could halve deforestation.

May 4, 2022 Read more

Study weighs the risks of climate geoengineering

New research shows that methods for slowing climate change - from planting forests to fertilizing the oceans with iron - bring dangerous risk tradeoffs.

May 4, 2022 Read more

Dual membrane offers hope for long-term energy storage

A team of engineers and chemists have created a polysulfide-air redox flow battery with not one, but two membranes. The dual membrane design overcomes the main problems with this type of large-scale battery, opening up its potential to store excess energy from, for example, renewable sources such as wind and solar.

May 3, 2022 Read more

Hybrid electro-biosystem upcycles carbon dioxide into energy-rich long-chain compounds

Artificial upcycling of carbon dioxide into value-added products in a sustainable manner represents an opportunity to tackle environmental issues and realize a circular economy.

April 30, 2022 Read more

Portable desalination unit generates drinking water without the need for filters or high-pressure pumps (w/video)

Researchers have developed a portable desalination unit, weighing less than 10 kilograms, that can remove particles and salts to generate clear, clean drinking water.

April 29, 2022 Read more