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The science of sustainability

Can a unified path for development and conservation lead to a better future?

October 16, 2018 Read more

Novel catalyst for high-energy aluminum-air flow batteries

A recent study has introduced a novel electric vehicle (EV) battery technology that is more energy-efficient than gasoline-powered engines.

October 15, 2018 Read more

New technique for turning sunshine and water into hydrogen fuel

Researchers have developed a new catalyst synthesis method that can efficiently decompose water into oxygen and hydrogen using solar light. It is expected that this method will facilitate hydrogen mass production due to higher efficiency than the existing photocatalyst method.

October 11, 2018 Read more

Supersizing perovskite solar cells

Using simple and low-cost printing techniques, researchers have developed a perovskite solar module the size of an A4 sheet of paper.

October 3, 2018 Read more

New battery gobbles up carbon dioxide

Lithium-based battery could make use of greenhouse gas before it ever gets into the atmosphere.

September 21, 2018 Read more

Using hydrogen, methane and methanol to reduce CO2 emissions

The i3upgrade project aims to recycle the CO2 from the steel manufacturing process and thus reduce emissions.

September 19, 2018 Read more

Barriers and opportunities in renewable biofuels production

Researchers have identified two main challenges for renewable biofuel production from cheap sources. Firstly, lowering the cost of developing microbial cell factories, and secondly, establishing more efficient methods for hydrolysis of biomass to sugars for fermentation.

September 11, 2018 Read more

Not too wet, not too dry: plasma-treated fuel cell gets it just right

Pre-treating the electrode--a key component of fuel cells--with ionized oxygen gas, or plasma keeps the fuel cell dry.

September 7, 2018 Read more

Study examines pros and cons of hydropower

Hydropower can generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases but can cause environmental and social harms, such as damaged wildlife habitat, impaired water quality, impeded fish migration, reduced sediment transport, and diminished cultural and recreation benefits of rivers.

September 6, 2018 Read more

On the road to a clean combustion engine

Emissions-free combustion engine cars - synthetic fuels like oxymethylene ether are bringing the idea into the realm of the conceivable.

September 5, 2018 Read more

Scientists pioneer a new way to turn sunlight into fuel

The quest to find new ways to harness solar power has taken a step forward thanks to new research in the field of semi-artificial photosynthesis.

September 3, 2018 Read more

Air pollution can put a dent in solar power

Study finds lost revenue can be millions of dollars annually, suggests ways to quantify haze-related reductions in solar panel output.

August 29, 2018 Read more

Wind technology advancements continue to drive down wind energy prices

Key findings in a new report indicate wind energy prices at all-time lows as wind turbines grow larger.

August 23, 2018 Read more

Light-controlled molecules: Scientists develop new recycling strategy

Discovery lays the foundation for recycling of yet non-recyclable plastics.

August 13, 2018 Read more

Amazingly 'green' synthesis method for high-tech dyes

Researchers have prepared and crystallized dyes that are also of great interest for organic electronics. All that is required is just water, albeit under highly unusual conditions.

August 10, 2018 Read more

Molecular machines to green industry

The ROBOX project is developing potent molecular machines that could cut the costs and environmental impact of industries as diverse as healthcare, manufacturing and energy.

August 9, 2018 Read more

Hydrogen-powered mobility edges closer with next-generation fuel cell systems

Scientists have made significant progress in the design of vital components used in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Improved features will lower production costs and help create a clean automotive future.

August 7, 2018 Read more

Turning waves into electricity

Wind turbines and solar panels are a familiar sight but wave energy remains untapped.

July 30, 2018 Read more