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Combining Semiconductor Nanocrystals with Molecular Catalysts to Produce Hydrogen

At present, the emulation of photosynthesis in plants—by using light to transform abundant and stable molecules such as CO2 and water into a high-energy fuel (hydrogen) or into chemicals of industrial benefit, is a major research challenge.

11 Apr 2018

New Enzyme Paves Way for Producing Bio-Based Toluene

A new enzyme that can be used for the microbial production of a renewable substitute to petroleum-based toluene has been discovered by scientists.

29 Mar 2018

Study on Massive Energy Potential of Atlantic Offshore Wind

States along the Atlantic coast have been reliant on fossil fuels, therefore, they are adopting an energy system that is run using clean, renewable sources.

29 Mar 2018

Harvesting of Wood Pellets Might Prove Detrimental to the Survival of Ecosystems

William Schlesinger has reported in an Insights article published in Science, that a return to firewood would prove detrimental to forests and the climate.

29 Mar 2018

Revolutionary Battery to Power Renewable Energy Industry Could Soon Become a Reality

Wind energy represents an increasing part of U.S. energy production in the Midwest - approximately $143 billion was invested into wind projects.

29 Mar 2018

Producing Renewable Natural Gas from Manure to Heat Homes, Power Industries

To reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases that result in global warming, farm manure could be used as a feasible source of renewable energy.

12 Mar 2018

Highly Selective Catalyst Reduces Greenhouse Gas to Carbon Monoxide

Researchers have developed a highly selective catalyst that can reduce carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide.

9 Mar 2018

CorPower Wave Conversion System Investigations Have Commenced in North Atlantic

Accessibility of renewable energy to remote islands and coastal areas is the new aim of Europe.

19 Feb 2018

Chemical Cluster Could Revolutionize Storage of Energy for Electrical Grids

To power whole communities with clean energy, such as wind and solar power, a reliable backup storage unit is required to provide energy.

19 Feb 2018

Fungal Enzymes Tested for Production of Renewable Energy from Wood

An international group of researchers, including scientists from the University of York, have discovered a set of enzymes originating in fungi that can break down one of the key components of wood.

19 Feb 2018