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X-ray study sheds light on cost-effective fuel cell material that could rival platinum
Cornell researchers have captured an unprecedented, real-time view of how a promising catalyst material transforms during operation, providing new insights that could lead to replacement of expensive precious metals in clean-energy ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Taking the 'forever' out of 'forever chemicals': Scientists work out how to destroy the PFAS in batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are part of everyday life. They power small rechargeable devices such as mobile phones and laptops. They enable electric vehicles. And larger versions store excess renewable energy for later use, supporting ...
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Perovskite solar cells achieve 24% efficiency with novel iodine technique
A team led by Professor Zhou Huanping from Peking University has published two papers in the field of perovskite solar cells in Science.
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One step closer to the green hydrogen era: New material boosts production efficiency and reduces costs
Researchers in Korea have successfully developed a new material that significantly enhances the efficiency of green hydrogen production while reducing costs.
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Batteries won't cut it—we need solar thermal technology to get us through the night
Australia's transition to renewables is gathering speed, but there's a looming problem with storage. We will need much more long-duration storage to get us through the night, once coal and fossil gas exit the system.
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Energy & Green Tech
How workplaces can better support the growing number of EV drivers
A new study from the University of California San Diego has developed an innovative computational tool that can help institutions to better design electric vehicle (EV) charging networks by focusing on how real drivers use ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Alternative to studded winter tires reduces airborne particles by 20%
On icy roads, studded winter tires can save lives—but they pulverize pavement and fill the air with dangerous, inhalable particles. A new Swedish study, published in Tribology International, shows that both road wear and ...
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Energy & Green Tech

Trump's offshore wind energy freeze: What states lose if the executive order remains in place
A single wind turbine spinning off the U.S. Northeast coast today can power thousands of homes—without the pollution that comes from fossil fuel power plants. A dozen of those turbines together can produce enough electricity ...
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Electronics & Semiconductors

Unique hybrid device generates electricity and stores thermal energy efficiently and sustainably
An international research team led by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC) has created a hybrid device that combines, for the first time ever, molecular solar thermal energy storage with silicon-based ...
Feb 6, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech

Electricity-producing slime could power floors, shoes and more
University of Guelph (U of G) researchers have developed a slime-like material that produces electricity when compressed. When the team studied their prototype using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan, ...
Feb 6, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech

UK to quicken rollout of mini-nuclear reactors
Britain's Labour government on Thursday said changes to planning laws will speed up the country's rollout of mini-nuclear reactors aimed at providing cheaper and cleaner energy.
Feb 6, 2025
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Engineering

Porous plastic sheets can cool buildings by radiating light to space
Traditional cooling systems for buildings use refrigerants and electricity, which contribute to the atmospheric greenhouse effect that exacerbates more extreme weather events. In response, materials scientists have turned ...
Feb 5, 2025
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A brain-inspired AI technology boosts efficiency and reduces energy consumption
Researchers at FORTH have developed a new type of artificial neural network (ANN) that incorporates features of biological dendrites. This innovative design allows for accurate and robust image recognition while using significantly ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Engineering

Specialized sponge can suck up stormwater pollution
As more waterways contend with algae blooms and pollution caused by minerals from agricultural runoff and industrial manufacturing processes, new methods to remove pollutants like phosphate, copper and zinc are emerging across ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Cutting emissions in buildings and transport is already achievable with existing technologies, says study
A study published in Nature Energy reveals that a combination of electrification, improved energy efficiency, and smarter energy use can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in buildings and transport—two sectors ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Engineering

Boosting Li-ion battery performance with surface technology
With the rising global demand for cost-effective sustainable batteries, lithium-ion batteries are at the forefront as energy storage solutions. However, achieving a high energy density with long-term stability in such batteries ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech

Electric vehicle batteries can last almost 40% longer in the real world than in lab tests
When we see "tested under laboratory conditions," we often assume real-world conditions will lead to faster degradation of a product.
Feb 5, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech

Cellular concrete may be a viable low-carbon alternative to traditional concrete for earthquake-resistant structures
Investigators have found that a product called cellular concrete may be an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional concrete for constructing earthquake-resistant buildings.
Feb 5, 2025
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Engineering

Thermal interface material slashes AI data center cooling cost and GPU/CPU power use
The AI revolution has ushered in an era of exponential power and energy consumption. According to the US Department of Energy, energy consumed by AI data centers could triple by 2028. Today, up to 40% of data center power ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Engineering

Self-powered sensor can generate electricity and light simultaneously using only movement
DGIST research teams have developed a self-powered sensor that uses motion and pressure to generate electricity and light simultaneously. This battery-free technology is expected to be used in various real-life applications, ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Engineering

New device uses electrically assisted wind to fight fires
Researchers have developed a new portable tool that could improve how firefighters douse fires, making the process more efficient and far less risky.
Feb 4, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech

Experts offer recommendations for EV battery recycling problem
Recyclers, battery manufacturers, and electric vehicle manufacturers must work together to revolutionize lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling processes to meet ever-growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech

Yes, energy prices are hurting the food sector. But burning more fossil fuels is not the answer
Months out from a federal election, the industry lobby is gearing up in opposition to the Albanese government's renewable energy targets. In a salvo on Monday, food distributors urged the government to increase fossil fuel ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Engineering

Engineers and architects launch manifesto on regenerative design
A team of engineers, architects and researchers from the University of Bath have published a manifesto on "regenerative" design and engineering, providing a guide to confronting the climate crisis and creating "Net Positive" ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech

New Jersey's first offshore wind farm dealt significant blow from state board after Trump's attacks
New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities, or BPU, on Monday said it would not award any new wind projects, the latest wallop to the state's big plans for the renewable energy source since President Donald Trump took office ...
Feb 4, 2025
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