Energy & Green Tech
Solar energy is one of humanity's best bets against the ongoing energy crises and climate change. With solar panels becoming an attractive energy solution, both in open fields and on rooftops in urban areas, scientists are ...
Jul 30, 2024
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Researchers have developed a high-performance energy management unit (EMU) that significantly boosts the efficiency of electrostatic generators for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This breakthrough addresses the challenge ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Engineering
Renovating buildings to improve their energy efficiency is a crucial step towards Switzerland achieving its climate targets. ETH Zurich researchers can now reveal the most effective renovation strategies for reducing greenhouse ...
Mar 21, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Inspired by the classic drinking bird toy, scientists in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China have developed an engine that efficiently converts energy from water evaporation into electricity to power small electronics. The device ...
Mar 14, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Organic-based optoelectronic technology is increasingly recognized as an energy-efficient solution for low-power indoor electronics and wireless IoT sensors. This is largely due to its superior flexibility and light weight ...
Jan 25, 2024
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Engineering
Research published in the International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing has investigated how the rolling resistance of bicycle tires against the road surface are most affected by ambient temperature and the ...
Oct 11, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
New research suggests a new solar energy design, inspired by nature, may pave the way for future renewable energy technologies.
Aug 15, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Newcastle University researchers have created environmentally-friendly, high-efficiency photovoltaic cells that harness ambient light to power internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Apr 13, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
A building material that combines coconuts, lemons and modified wood could one day be enough to heat and cool your home. The three renewable sources provide the key components of a wood composite thermal battery, which was ...
Mar 31, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Simon Fraser University professor Vincenzo Pecunia has led a team of more than 100 internationally-recognized scientists in creating a comprehensive "roadmap" to guide global efforts to convert waste energy into clean power.
Mar 22, 2023
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