A research group from Washington State University has successfully produced jet fuel by melting plastic waste at high temperatures using an activated carbon catalyst (a processed form of carbon with increased surface area). “Waste plastic is a huge problem worldwide,” said Professor Hanwu … Weiterlesen …

The so-called Uptis prototype is part of Michelin’s strategy for research and development in sustainable mobility, as the French company told. The concept has four main pillars of innovation: airless, connected, 3D-printed, and 100% sustainable—i.e., entirely renewable or bio-sourced materials. … Weiterlesen …

 Ikea has recently reported plans to have a more positive impact on the world’s oceans by proactively engaging in projects that will help to clean plastic waste and prevent future pollution. The MUSSELBLOMMA collection, which will be released this fall, will … Weiterlesen …

An international team of scientists from ESRF, SLAC, Virginia Tech and Purdue University wanted to understand and quantitatively define what leads to the failure of lithium-ion batteries. Previously, studies have either focussed on individual areas or particles in the cathode during failure or examined behaviour at … Weiterlesen …

Organic phototransistors (OPTs) are widely used in environmental as well as health monitoring, quantum communication, chemical and biomedical sensing, remote control, surveillance, and image sensors. They are outstanding for their low-cost, light-weight, high efficiency, and environmental friendliness. The interfacial charge … Weiterlesen …

Polymers are usually the go-to material for thermal insulation. Think of a silicone oven mitts or a Styrofoam coffee cup, both items are manufactured from polymer-based materials that are excellent at trapping heat. Now, engineers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have … Weiterlesen …

To prevent the disastrous effects of global climate change, man-made greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced to “zero” over the next three decades. This is clear from the current special report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The … Weiterlesen …

An international research team led by Professor Jodie Bradby of Australian National University (ANU) has created a new type of silicon that better uses sunlight and promises to cut the cost of solar technology. The researchers say their invention could help reduce the costs … Weiterlesen …

Natural gas and biogas have become increasingly popular sources of energy in recent years thanks to a cleaner and more efficient combustion process compared to coal and oil. However, the presence of contaminants, such as carbon dioxide, means it must … Weiterlesen …

With the ocean covering approximately 72% of the earth’s surface, wave energy holds great potential to satisfy a significant percentage of the worldwide energy supply. The challenge is to reduce costs and improve the performance of wave energy systems. Now, Shun-Han … Weiterlesen …