University of Amsterdam

DescriptionThe University of Amsterdam is a public university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Address
1012 WX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website
https://www.uva.nl/en
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Consumer & Gadgets

Bio-based plastics gain consumer favor over fossil fuels

When it comes to enhancing the sustainability of plastic beverage bottles, consumers are willing to pay a bonus for bio-based alternatives—the more so when the alternative is visually distinctive. This follows from research ...

Energy & Green Tech

Chemists develop novel electrolyser for hydrogen production

In a recent Nature Communications paper, a group of researchers led by Dr. Ning Yan of the Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences at the University of Amsterdam showcases a practical membrane-free approach to water ...

Energy & Green Tech

Researchers develop 'learning' microwave ovens

In a publication in the Journal of Cleaner Production, Prof. Bob van der Zwaan of the Van 't Hoff Institute of Molecular Sciences presents the first example of a learning curve for microwave ovens, which follows a learning ...