‘Messy’ production of perovskite material increases solar cell efficiency
Credit: Ella Maru Studio Scientists at the University of Cambridge studying perovskite materials for next generation solar cells and flexible ...
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New catalyst efficiently produces hydrogen from seawater
Holds promise for large-scale hydrogen production, desalinationCredit: University of Houston Seawater is one of the most abundant resources on earth, ...
Using mountains for long-term energy storage
Credit: IIASA Batteries are rapidly becoming less expensive and might soon offer a cheap short-term solution to store energy for ...
Concordia research shows how climate change will affect hydropower production in Canada
Ali Nazemi says Quebec and Ontario's output will increase while the west's will sufferCredit: Concordia University Changing climate and weather ...
KIER Identified Ion Transfer Principles of Salinity Gradient Power Generation Technology
Identified ion transfer principle with reverse electrodialysis method which is representative marineCredit: Korea Institute of Energy Research(KIER) Dr. Kim Hanki ...
Go with the flow: Scientists design new grid batteries for renewable energy
New blueprint for affordable, sustainable 'flow batteries' developed at Berkeley Lab could accelerate an electrical grid powered by the sun ...
Solar and wind energy preserve groundwater for drought, agriculture
California's switch to solar, wind energy reduced reliance on hydropower, natural gasCredit: Egan Jimenez, Princeton University PRINCETON, N.J.--Solar and wind ...
Perovskite solar cells get an upgrade
Rice University materials scientists use inorganic ingredients to limit defects, retain efficiencyCredit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University HOUSTON - (Nov. 5, 2019) ...
The truth behind the Paris Agreement climate pledges
Almost 75% of 184 Paris Agreement pledges were judged insufficient to slow climate change; Only 28 European Union nations and ...
Declaration of a climate emergency and next steps for action
Credit: New York Public Library Scientific consensus on the threat of climate change is well established, reaching back 40 years ...
Fractionation processes can improve profitability of ethanol production
Credit: Marianne Stein URBANA, Ill. - The U.S. is the world's largest producer of bioethanol as renewable liquid fuel, with ...
Historical data confirms recent increase in West Texas earthquakes
Credit: The University of Texas at Austin Jackson School of Geosciences A new analysis of historical seismic data led by ...
Scientists create ‘artificial leaf’ that turns carbon into fuel
Converts harmful carbon dioxide into useful alternative fuelCredit: University of Waterloo Scientists have created an "artificial leaf" to fight climate ...
New way to date rocks
Credit: The University of Queensland A new way to date a common mineral could help pinpoint ore deposits and improve ...
System provides cooling with no electricity
Passive device relies on a layer of material that blocks incoming sunlight but lets heat radiate awayCredit: Courtesy of Arny ...
Microrobots clean up radioactive waste (video)
Credit: American Chemical Society According to some experts, nuclear power holds great promise for meeting the world's growing energy demands ...
Various stearates tested for in-situ combustion process by Kazan Federal University
The results were published in FuelCredit: Kazan Federal University Thermal oil extraction gets more and more recognition in scientific circles. ...
Using renewable electricity for industrial hydrogenation reactions
Pitt researcher featured as 'Emerging Investigator' in Journal of Materials Chemistry ACredit: University of Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH (Oct. 29, 2019) -- ...
Examination of conscience on the role of engineering in sustainable development
In a study conducted by 3 engineers, Josep Maria Basart (UAB), Mireia Farrús (UPF) and Montse Serra (UOC) presented in ...
Ashes to concrete
Drexel researchers develop coal ash aggregate that helps concrete cureCredit: Drexel University Coal ash is the less notorious byproduct of ...