Water contamination remains a significant global challenge, with 1 in 9 people having no access to clean water close to their home. Decontamination of water is therefore a pressing area of research, which would benefit from the ability to filter … Weiterlesen …

Industry consumes large quantities of crude oil to produce basic substances for drugs, cosmetics, plastics, and food. However, these processes consume a lot of energy and produce waste. Biological processes with enzymes are far more sustainable. The protein molecules can … Weiterlesen …

A new manufacturing technique uses a process similar to newspaper printing to form smoother and more flexible metals for making ultrafast electronic devices. The low-cost process, developed by Purdue University researchers, combines tools already used in industry for manufacturing metals on a large … Weiterlesen …

The Berlin-based tech company Graforce has introduced a unique technology: Plasmalysis saves resources in its highly efficient generation of hydrogen from industrial waste water. Mixing in biogas produces hydrogenenriched compressed natural gas (HCNG) – a cost-effective, environmentally friendly fuel for vehicles that … Weiterlesen …

For many Britons, fresh milk delivered to their doorstep is an essential start to the day. By now, a delivery service for milk and other regional products has become a real trend on the island. The milkmen of Milk & … Weiterlesen …

The company Festo uses eMotion Butterflies to demonstrate the collective behavior of ultra-lightweight flying objects. The bionic butterflies illustrate complex topics from the world of future production such as functional integration, ultra-lightweight construction and above all real time-optimized networked communication between individual … Weiterlesen …

As the number of bans on single-use plastics continues to grow, particularly in the food and beverage industries, market demand for reusable and more easily recyclable replacement solutions is rising. The companies Borealis and Bockatech have partnered to meet this demand, combining Bockatech EcoCore … Weiterlesen …

It was a well-planned world premiere. “One of our company goals is to strive for improvements, and with the launch we clearly show that we continue to live according to our founders’ mentality. Carlsberg’s Snap Pack will significantly reduce the … Weiterlesen …

ABB and Ballard Power Systems signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly design, develop and validate a fuel cell power system for the shipping industry. This system has the potential to play a significant part in accelerating the industry-wide adoption of sustainable … Weiterlesen …

Chemistry can be expensive. For example, platinum is used to clean exhaust gases. This precious metal acts as a catalyst which speeds up chemical reactions. Without catalysts, it would not be possible to carry out a large number of processes … Weiterlesen …