Proof-of-concept nanogenerator turns CO₂ into sustainable power
University of Queensland researchers have built a generator that absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) to make electricity.
Apr 18, 2024
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'Surprising' hidden activity of semiconductor material spotted by researchers
New research suggests that materials commonly overlooked in computer chip design actually play an important role in information processing, a discovery that could lead to faster and more efficient electronics.
Apr 4, 2024
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Drawing inspiration from plants: A metal–air paper battery for wearable devices
For more than two millennia, paper has been a staple of human civilization. But these days, the use of paper is not limited to writing. It is also playing a pivotal role in ushering in a greener future.
Apr 3, 2024
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Chemistry researchers modify solar technology to produce a less harmful greenhouse gas
Researchers in the UNC-Chapel Hill Chemistry Department are using semiconductors to harvest and convert the sun's energy into high-energy compounds that have the potential to produce environmentally friendly fuels.
Apr 2, 2024
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Engineers find a new way to convert carbon dioxide into useful products
MIT chemical engineers have devised an efficient way to convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, a chemical precursor that can be used to generate useful compounds such as ethanol and other fuels.
Mar 27, 2024
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Research lights up process for turning CO₂ into sustainable fuel
Researchers have successfully transformed CO2 into methanol by shining sunlight on single atoms of copper deposited on a light-activated material, a discovery that paves the way for creating new green fuels.
Mar 25, 2024
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Engineers use moisture to pull carbon dioxide out of the air
In a corner of Kelsey Hatzell's lab sits a small jar filled with a material that has an ability far beyond what its nondescript appearance would suggest: a way to capture and release carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by ...
Mar 15, 2024
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E-kerosene strategy unveiled to achieve carbon-neutral air travel
International flights can transport us to most of the world's major cities within a day or two and later bring us home—often for less than a thousand dollars per seat. This jet-setting, however, comes with a heavy carbon ...
Feb 27, 2024
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A geothermal-powered, climate-friendly way to capture carbon dioxide in the air
In a new study, researchers have developed a method for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, powered by clean and relatively inexpensive geothermal energy.
Feb 16, 2024
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Researchers develop new green technology for producing hydrogen using renewable energy
A group of researchers from the Technion Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering has presented a new technology for producing green hydrogen using renewable energy. Their breakthrough was recently published in Nature ...
Jan 22, 2024
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