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Green catalysts with Earth-abundant metals accelerate production of bio-based plastic
How crystalline structure can affect the performance of MnO2 catalysts.
January 7, 2019 Read more
Innovative 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.
January 4, 2019 Read more
Green production of chemicals for industry
Researchers have developed a new biomaterial that considerably facilitates the use of enzymes.
December 11, 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.
December 10, 2018 Read more
More 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.
December 7, 2018 Read more
Agricultural 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.
December 6, 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.
December 5, 2018 Read more
Scientists 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.
November 28, 2018 Read more
Researcher 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.
November 27, 2018 Read more
Light-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.
November 26, 2018 Read more
Propelled via ionic wind, engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts
The silent, lightweight aircraft doesn't depend on fossil fuels or batteries.
November 22, 2018 Read more
Explaining the plummeting cost of solar power
Researchers uncover the factors that have caused photovoltaic module costs to drop by 99 percent.
November 20, 2018 Read more
Waste 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.
November 15, 2018 Read more
New 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.
November 15, 2018 Read more
New method enables large-scale production of bio-based plastic bottles
Scientists have discovered a novel method to synthesize furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) in a high yield from a glucose derivative of non-food plant cellulose, paving the way for replacing petroleum-derived terephthalic acid with biomaterials in plastic bottle applications.
November 12, 2018 Read more
Shortening the rare-earth supply chain via recycling
Researchers recycle rare-earth elements from spent fluorescent lamps by chemical/mechanical treatment.
November 2, 2018 Read more
Researchers turn plastic bottle waste into ultralight supermaterial with wide-ranging applications
World's first PET aerogels cut plastic waste, and are suitable for heat and sound insulation, oil spill cleaning, carbon dioxide absorption, as well as fire safety applications.
November 2, 2018 Read more
A solar cell that does double duty for renewable energy
Researchers develop an artificial photosynthesis system that generates hydrogen fuel and electricity at the same time.
October 29, 2018 Read more