Researchers from the Qingdao University in China recently conducted a research initiative that looked at how this multi-functional biological plant could be used as a potential semiconductor.
By Benedette Cuffari
11 Apr 2017
As the quest to discover new and renewable sources of energy is becoming of increasing interest to researchers around the world, a system that integrates this graphene-based electrode could ensure the place of solar electricity as becoming a major source of energy in the future.
By Benedette Cuffari
5 Apr 2017
A graphene-oxide membrane capable of removing common salts from seawater – leaving clean drinkable water – has the potential to be a game-changer when it comes to affordable desalinisation technology, especially in places where large scale plants are unfeasible.
The future of clean technology is promising, and while we cannot correct the damage that has already been done, there is still hope in our ability to adapt for the better.
By Benedette Cuffari
31 Mar 2017
As people are able to receive increasing access to electricity, the use for coal will most likely remain one of the world’s lowest-cost electrical power sources for the foreseeable future. While renewable energy sources seem impractical alternatives for “the average Joe,” the...
By Benedette Cuffari
31 Mar 2017
We waste too much energy and this is a direct cause of global warming. Imagine a fully integrated electrical system that is safer, cleaner and sustainable.
Researchers claim that thinner and more transparent nanofilms can also be useful, as these transparent structures could allow light to pass through.
By Benedette Cuffari
22 Mar 2017
Within the first year of the discovery of thermoionic energy convertors (TEC) in 1957, the application of this method in space programs was flourishing, however its restricted ability to be applied within the industrial setting limited its practicality.
By Benedette Cuffari
9 Mar 2017
In British Colombia, Canada, a varied range of Cleantech products and services are being used to assist in industries associated with environmental issues.
By James Dorrian
9 Mar 2017
The term clathrate is used to describe a structure that consists of polyhedral cages that contain large pores in the center of the structure.
By Benedette Cuffari
9 Mar 2017