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Chemists Develop Self-Healing Catalyst for Hydrogen Production

The process of manufacturing hydrogen from water experiences chemically aggressive conditions, which wears out the catalysts that are used. Regenerating themselves would thus be practical.

29 May 2017

Novel Microbial Fuel Cell Can Convert Methane to Electricity

When methane is transported from gas wellheads to the market, there are numerous opportunities for this greenhouse gas to escape into the atmosphere. Presently, an international research team has taken the first step in converting methane directly to electricity using bacteria, in a process that could be accomplished near the drilling sites.

18 May 2017

Ground-Breaking Research Helps Develop a New Generation of Higher-Powered Batteries

Ground-breaking research headed by scientists at the University of Kent could lead to the development of a new generation of higher-powered batteries for cameras and phones.

11 May 2017

Novel Process to Purify Polluted Air and Generate Power Simultaneously

A team of researchers from the University of Antwerp and KU Leuven have successfully developed a process that purifies air and simultaneously generates power. In order for the device to function, it must only be exposed to light.

9 May 2017

MIT Launches New Website to Provide Information About Energy Use and Carbon Emissions on Campus

MIT has launched a new website in beta form, making available a broad swath of detailed information about energy use and carbon emissions on campus. This rich resource is available to the Institute's students, faculty, and staff, for education, research, and decision-making purposes.

8 May 2017

Innovative Artificial Photosynthesis Process Could Clean Air, Produce Energy

University of Central Florida chemistry professor has recently discovered a method to trigger the process of photosynthesis in a synthetic material, converting greenhouse gases into clean air and generating energy simultaneously.

26 Apr 2017

Study Shows Advantage in Shifting Investment from Carbon to Non-Carbon Power Sources in Near-Term

A new study details why it’s prudent to invest in carbon-free electricity now.

21 Apr 2017

UCR Researchers Convert Glass Bottles into High Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries

A research group at the University of California (UCR), Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering has developed nanosilicon anodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries, by simply using a low-cost chemical process and waste glass bottles.

20 Apr 2017

Flex Introduces Renewable Energy Storage Solution

Flex, the Sketch-to-Scale™ solutions company that designs and constructs intelligent products for a connected world, has increased its contributions to the renewable energy sector with the launch of energy storage solutions to resolve the challenge of combining solar and wind power into the energy grid.

19 Apr 2017

GE, Southern California Edison Unveil World’s First Battery-Gas Turbine Hybrid System in Norwalk, California

GE and Southern California Edison (SCE), an Edison International company today unveiled the world’s first battery-gas turbine hybrid system in Norwalk, California.

18 Apr 2017