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Researchers Use Bacteria to Develop Rechargeable Battery

The growing need for renewable energy sources has led to a demand of new methods that help to store the resulting energy in an inexpensive and environment friendly manner. In the latest issue of ACS’ journal, Environmental Science & Technology Letters, scientists have reported the development of a first-of-its-kind rechargeable battery driven by bacteria.

7 Apr 2016

Researchers Aim to Develop Battery and Solar Cell Hybrid from Two Single Systems

In the FFG project SolaBat, TU Graz is entering almost new research territory. Photovoltaic cells are to be combined into one device with electrochemical energy storage systems.

1 Apr 2016

New Catalytic Process Produces High Amounts of Clean Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuel

Chemical pre-treatments and separations are usually performed to break down raw biomass into liquid fuels. Now, for the first time, researchers have developed a new catalytic process that produces high quantities of clean liquid hydrocarbon fuel without using any separation or chemical pre-treatment methods. The study represents a major advancement towards renewable energy, and can go a long way in reducing our reliance on fossil fuel, which is a non-renewable energy.

31 Mar 2016

New Research Explores Optimal Use of Willow Biomass in Ethanol Production

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Aalto University investigated how willow biomass can be utilised more efficiently. When processed correctly, willow is eminently suitable as a source of sugar in the production of ethanol.

31 Mar 2016

UT Center Continues Efforts to Develop Low-Cost Biofuels and Bio-Based Products

A few years ago, petroleum-based products, including gasoline, were not available at affordable prices, unlike the case today. However, the prices are likely to return to the same level in the coming years.

23 Mar 2016

HZB Researchers Produce Hybrid Structure that Achieves 12% Solar-to-Hydrogen Efficiency

An innovative process has been developed by researchers at the HZB Institute to produce highly sensitive semiconductors from solar fuels. They could be used in the solar water splitting process, using an organic, transparent protective layer.

23 Mar 2016

New Method Uses Carbon-Based Catalyst for Hydrogen Energy Production

A breakthrough method, developed by researchers at Griffith University, uses carbon as a catalyst to produce energy using hydrogen. This is a significant advancement in clean energy production.

22 Mar 2016

Florida Poly to Introduce New Course on Renewable Energy Systems and Sustainability with Online Event

Students at Florida Polytechnic University have an opportunity to sign up for an exclusive new course focused on renewable energy systems and sustainability. Available fall 2016, the course combines fundamental concepts and application with hands-on learning for creating sustainable and renewable energy technologies.

22 Mar 2016

Sugarcane Yields Greater Proportion of Biodiesel

The U.S. is the largest oil consuming country in the world, exceeding all other nations across the globe. This fact highlights this unsustainable practice, and because of this Congress issued a new directive in 2007 to move from the limited petroleum-based oils to more sustainable sources.

21 Mar 2016

Toshiba’s H2One Hydrogen Energy System Enters Operation in Phase-2 Building of Henn na Hotel

Toshiba Corporation today announced that H2OneTM, Toshiba’s hydrogen based autonomous energy supply system, which integrates renewable energy generation and uses hydrogen as a fuel for power generation, has entered operation in the Phase-2 building of the Henn na Hotel, at the Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki, Kyushu.

14 Mar 2016