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New Facile Method to Manipulate Nanoconfined Water Through Surface Chemistry Modification

In the MXene layers, the nanoconfined water present in-between them offers a significant approach for protons to shift to and from the redox surface, so the properties of nanoconfined water will have a big impact on proton transport.

13 Jun 2022

Octopus Energy Enters German Renewable Generation Market with First Wind Farm Investment

Octopus Energy Group’s generation arm, one of the largest investors in solar and wind energy in Europe, has signed its first renewable generation deal in Germany, helping to boost the country’s energy security.

From Octopus Energy Ltd 10 Jun 2022

Experts Reveal the Environmental Impacts of Inhaled Anesthetic Gases

The environmental impact of inhaled anesthetic agents will be addressed in a presentation that will be given at the 2022 Euroanaesthesia Congress. Also, discussion on how people can and should manage without anesthetic agents—or at least hugely decrease their use.

6 Jun 2022

Study Reveals Multiple Pathways to Achieve 50% Reduction in Emissions by 2030

The United States has set an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50% by 2030. Are we on track to succeed?

3 Jun 2022

China’s Ability to Peak Carbon Emissions by 2030 Depends on Economic Growth Rate

This research is done by Professor Weidong Liu, Associate Professors Zhipeng Tang and Mengyao Han, and Dr. Wanbei Jiang from the Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

3 Jun 2022

Understanding Building Energy Use and Microclimate Impacts from Changes in Urban Design

Heating and cooling for buildings is a large part of global energy demand. In the United States in 2010, buildings accounted for the biggest share (41 percent) of the nation's energy consumption.

2 Jun 2022

Energy Performance Measures Make Progress Towards Achieving Carbon-Neutral Building Stock by 2050

Improving the energy performance of buildings is one of the most important measures for supporting the global collective effort to reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs.

2 Jun 2022

Computer Simulation Model Addresses the Challenge of Solar Power’s Inherent Intermittency

The addition of an organic matter power source to a solar energy unit can offer 100% heating for a single-story home at the time of the coldest months of the year and aid the surrounding.

1 Jun 2022

New Strategy to Restore Wind-Dominant Electric Grids from Blackouts

When the power grid goes down, there is a stepwise recovery process–a so-called “blackstart” that until now has relied on power from gas or hydro turbines spinning away within a power plant.

1 Jun 2022

New Concept Could Turn Tall Buildings into Batteries to Improve the Power Quality

There is an increasing need for energy storage technologies to guarantee that electricity supply and demand are balanced correctly. This happens with the quick decrease in the costs of renewable energy generation, like solar and wind power.

31 May 2022