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New Device for Concurrent Production of Water and Electricity

Scientists from KAUST have developed a multifunctional device that can capture the heat diffused by photovoltaic solar panels.

11 Jul 2019

Chemical Properties of Mussel Threads Inspire Engineering Innovations

Researchers in China and the United States have reported in their study, published in Matter on July 10th, 2019, that mussels, which are notorious maritime stowaways recognized for the destruction of the boats’ hulls, find extensive engineering applications owing to their adhesive properties.

11 Jul 2019

Effect of Human-Induced Changes on Surface Solar Radiation

China is capable of considerably increasing its production of solar-generated electricity by taking relevant initiatives to reduce present air pollution levels.

10 Jul 2019

Getting More Heat out of Sunlight

A newly developed material that is so perfectly transparent you can barely see it could unlock many new uses for solar heat.

10 Jul 2019

Climate Change and Deforestation Together Push Tropical Species Towards Extinction, Say Experts

Only 38 per cent of tropical forest can protect wildlife from rising temperatures as a result of deforestation, increasing the likelihood that vulnerable species will go extinct, say scientists.

10 Jul 2019

Ways to Sustainably Restructure the Energy System to Go Fossil Fuel-Free

New research at Empa describes how much more work is needed for Switzerland to sustain without fossil fuels in the future.

10 Jul 2019

Edinburgh Firm Partners with EU Project to Make Hydrogen Fuel from Seawater

A Scottish company at the cutting edge of hydrogen technology is partnering with a European project to convert seawater into sustainable hydrogen fuel for island regions. Edinburgh-based Logan Energy has been sele...

10 Jul 2019

Using Molecular Solar Thermal Storage to Create a Pleasing Indoor Climate

A window film designed using a particular molecule is likely to take the edge off the worst midday heat and rather distribute it evenly from morning to evening.

9 Jul 2019

Cost-Effective Way to Obtain Energy-Rich Organic Molecules from Algae

Scientists at the University of Tsukuba have come up with a new method of using nanoporous and porous graphene foams to harvest energy and organic molecules from algae.

9 Jul 2019

Wind and Chemical Industries Join Hands for Wind Turbine Recycling

WindEurope, Cefic (the European Chemical Industry Council) and EUCIA (the European Composites Industry Association) have come together to create a cross-sector platform to advance innovative approaches to the recycling of wind turbine blades.

9 Jul 2019

K 2019: Borealis Launches New Recycling Tech. & Improved Recyclates

Borealis has announced the introduction of a new plastics recycling technology, Borcycle™. This evolving technology will be used to produce high-quality compounds made of recycled polyolefins (rPO) such as the newly-launched Borcycle™ MF1981SY, an rPO with over 80% recycled content intended for use in visible appliance parts.

From Borealis AG 9 Jul 2019

Clariant to Unveil Sustainability Projects to Tackle Plastic Waste at K 2019

As action to tackle the challenge of plastic pollution gains momentum specialty chemical company Clariant announces proactive steps to foster partnerships and create a more sustainable plastics industry through a “Symphony of Collaboration.”

From Clariant International Ltd 9 Jul 2019

Hydra Light International Aiming to Power the Future of Alternative Energy Solutions

Hydra Light International Limited, the developer of unique fuel cell power technology, is pleased to announce that it is working towards its global growth strategy aimed at reducing the waste associated with single-use batteries and raising awareness of alternative energy solutions.

From Hydra Light International Ltd 9 Jul 2019

Cannabis Industry Awards Aim to Celebrate Cannabis and Hemp Pioneers in Australia

Cannabis and hemp have come a long way in the past few years as the smoke begins to clear from the myths and stigmas about the plant.

9 Jul 2019

Mass Extinction May Occur When Carbon Emissions Pass a Critical Threshold

In the brain, when neurons fire off electrical signals to their neighbors, this happens through an "all-or-none" response. The signal only happens once conditions in the cell breach a certain threshold.

9 Jul 2019