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Power plants could cut a third of their emissions by using solar energy
The COMBO-CFB project has developed a new innovative concept to increase solar energy production in the energy system. According to this research, the concept can reduce fuel consumption and emissions stressing the climate by more than 33 per cent.
May 9, 2017 Read more
Electric impulses clean industrial water and paints
Sterilization of industrial water and paints with electric impulses is the objective of the DiWaL project.
May 9, 2017 Read more
New research could transform how we filter water
Water filtration with CO2 uses 1,000 times less energy than conventional methods.
May 8, 2017 Read more
Bacterial boost for bio-based fuels
Lab-scale technology recycles wastewater into hydrogen for use in fuel production.
May 5, 2017 Read more
Bio-inspired catalysts that work in water open door to greener chemical processes
Researchers have developed catalysts that, like enzymes present in living cells, are able to function efficiently in water. This discovery shows that it may be possible to substantially reduce the use of toxic and non-recyclable organic solvents in a host of chemical reactions, particularly when synthesizing pharmaceutical ingredients.
May 4, 2017 Read more
Using sulfur to store solar energy
Researchers plan to develop an innovative sulfur-based storage system for solar power. Large-scale chemical storage of solar power and its overnight use as a fuel are to be achieved by means of a closed sulfur-sulfuric acid cycle.
May 3, 2017 Read more
Researchers develop recycling for carbon fiber composites
Researchers for the first time have developed a promising way to recycle the popular carbon fiber plastics that are used in everything from modern airplanes and sporting goods to the wind energy industry.
May 2, 2017 Read more
Sodium and magnesium to replace lithium in batteries
Scientists have produced novel electrolytes for rechargeable sodium and magnesium batteries. The research group's objective was to develop alternatives to lithium-ion technology.
May 2, 2017 Read more
1000 km range thanks to a new battery concept
Researchers have transferred the bipolar principle known from fuel cells to the lithium battery. In this approach, individual battery cells are not strung separately side-by-side in small sections; instead, they are stacked directly one above the other across a large area.
May 2, 2017 Read more
Fast, low energy, and continuous biofuel extraction from microalgae
Researchers have used a nanosecond pulsed electric field to extract hydrocarbons from microalgae. By using the shorter duration pulse, they were able to extract a large amount of hydrocarbons from the microalgae in a shorter amount of time, using less energy, and in a more efficient manner than current methods.
April 28, 2017 Read more
Predicting the movement and impacts of microplastic pollution
A new study takes a look at how global climate change and the impact of changing ocean circulation affects the distribution of marine microplastic litter.
April 25, 2017 Read more
Researchers invent process to make sustainable rubber, plastics
Researchers have invented a process to make butadiene from renewable sources like trees, grasses and corn.
April 25, 2017 Read more
A better way to predict the environmental impacts of agricultural production
Scientists have developed a new kind of assessment to integrate these impacts in a more detailed way. They call it Land Use Change Improved Life Cycle Assessment, or LUCI-LCA. It's designed to help researchers or companies more accurately predict impacts of new designs and sourcing.
April 21, 2017 Read more
Scientists engage holography in express estimating impurities in water and lube
Optical engineers have developed an express method for estimating the distribution of particles in optically transparent media, based on correlation analysis of holograms.
April 20, 2017 Read more
Models, observations not so far apart on planet's response to greenhouse gas emissions
A new study focuses on the lag time in Earth's response. It study shows that when this difference is factored in, the observations and climate models are in agreement, with recent observations supporting a previously accepted long-term climate sensitivity of about 2.9 degrees Celsius.
April 20, 2017 Read more
Researchers develop new method to create the next fuel-efficient renewable energy
Using methanol, scientists aim to generate energy cells that move cars, warm houses and help produce food.
April 19, 2017 Read more
Algal residue - an alternative carbon resource for pharmaceuticals and polyesters
Scientists found that algal residue, the leftover material after extracting oil from algae for biofuel, can be used to produce key industrial chemicals.
April 13, 2017 Read more
All in one against CO2
Elemental Boron is an effective photothermocatalyst for the conversion of carbon dioxide.
April 11, 2017 Read more