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Palladium Nanoparticles Act as Reservoirs for Storing Hydrogen

An innovative approach could turn nanoparticles into simple reservoirs for storing hydrogen. The highly volatile gas is considered a promising energy carrier for the future, which could provide climate-friendly fuels for airplanes, ships and lorries, for example, as well as allowing climate-friendly steel and cement production – depending on how the hydrogen gas is generated.

28 Dec 2021

Toyota Showcases New Vehicles, Concepts and Technologies at Kenshiki European Forum

Toyota’s European Kenshiki forum this week reveals new electrified and performance models set for launch during the coming year and showcases the company’s research into advanced hydrogen technologies.

From Toyota 3 Dec 2021

Study Develops Novel Material for Use in Solid-State Batteries

In pursuit of batteries that deliver more power and operate more safely, researchers are working to replace the liquids commonly used in today's lithium ion batteries with solid materials.

22 Oct 2021

Study Highlights How Engineered Nanomaterials may Persist or Degrade in the Environment

A new study published today in the journal Environmental Science & Technology finds that exposing certain nanomaterials to light can influence their environmental transformation, fate and, ultimately, their toxicity.

2 Sep 2021

Nanosheets from Tamarind Shells Takes Form of Energy Source for Vehicles

Shells of tamarind, a tropical fruit consumed worldwide, are discarded during food production.

11 Aug 2021

No Excuse to Continue Reliance on Fossil Fuels, Says Leading Nano-Technologist

One of the leading thinkers in nano-science has called on the energy materials community to help finally put an end to the world's reliance on fossil fuels.

21 Jul 2021

Nokia Publishes Call to Action to Deliver an Ethical and Sustainable 5G Future

Nokia has outlined a vision of a 5G-enabled world that delivers economic prosperity, opportunity for all people and a healthier planet. The company has outlined its commitments but calls on individuals, business and government to work together to achieve the vision.

9 Oct 2020

Study Shows How Marangoni Effect is Advantageous to Extract Freshwater from Sea

The crystallization of salt particles within different parts of the device is the most vulnerable aspect of water desalination technologies.

9 Oct 2020

Advanced Fuels and New Engine Designs can Reduce Pollution and Water Use

According to a new study headed by researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, sophisticated fuel blends, together with novel engine designs, could cut air pollutants, greenhouse gases, and water consumption over the next 30 years.

31 Jul 2020

Australian Researchers Set Record for Carbon Dioxide Capture

Researchers from Monash University and the CSIRO have set a record for carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) using technology that resembles a sponge filled with tiny magnets.

5 Jun 2020