A solution to the intermittency and portability problem, presented by renewable energy sources like wind and solar power, has been solar fuel reactors.
By Thomas Hornigold
22 Feb 2018
Polyolefins, a type of plastic, has become ubiquitous in modern life and can be found in plastic bags to paints, and from sporting goods to auto parts.
A great transition in the energy markets is expected, away from finite supplies of fossil fuels and towards renewable forms of energy.
By Thomas Hornigold
20 Feb 2018
Ozone depletion may have contributed to the mass extinction 252 million years ago - exposing pine trees to UV radiation leaves them temporarily sterile.
By Louise Saul
20 Feb 2018
According to a recent study, dust that blew into the North Pacific Ocean could help illuminate why the Earth’s climate cooled 2.7 million years ago.
Accessibility of renewable energy to remote islands and coastal areas is the new aim of Europe.
To power whole communities with clean energy, such as wind and solar power, a reliable backup storage unit is required to provide energy.
Researchers have formulated a way to potentially use egg whites as a substrate to create a carbon-free fuel.
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.
Next-generation solar techniques boast that, as thin films, they can offer flexibility and versatility that you simply don’t get with a lump of silicon
By Thomas Hornigold
15 Feb 2018
As global temperature warms, crop yields decrease - we need to expand the range of temperatures that crops can endure.
By Thomas Hornigold
15 Feb 2018
How might climate change affect the acidification of the world's oceans or air quality in China and India in the coming decades, and what climate policies could be effective in minimizing such impacts? To answer such questions, decision makers routinely rely on science-based projections of physical and economic impacts of climate change on selected regions and economic sectors.
A team of researchers are working on enhancing the efficiency of microbial fuel cells (MFC) by using adapted graphite felt.
Researchers have developed a new fuel cell offering both excellent power densities and long-term stability at optimal temperatures.
Chemical engineers have developed a new sustainable production technique that could improve plastics and pharmaceuticals.