Exploring how scientists can develop efficient, solar-powered reactions to convert carbon dioxide to useful chemical feedstocks.
Geoffrey Ozin
Professor at the University of Toronto, where he currently spearheads the Solar Fuels Cluster.
He is renowned for his work in defining, enabling, and popularizing a chemical approach to nanomaterials for innovative nanotechnology in advanced materials and biomedical science.
“Carbon Negative Earthshot” takes aim at atmospheric carbon dioxide
An all-hands-on-deck initiative aims to fast track innovative technologies to remove atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Fuel for thought — The future of Martian colonization
A biorefinery built on the Red Planet could help produce rocket fuel required for a return journey, but some snags need to be worked through first.
Scaled and directly integrated PV-EC means big news for green hydrogen
Directly integrated photovoltaic–electrochemical devices could provide a viable path toward a green hydrogen economy.
The many sides of carbon – Ultra black to climate change
The effects of some of the world’s blackest materials on our atmosphere.
Can machine learning help in solid-state materials synthesis?
While AI has proven itself to be extremely capable in discerning optimal chemical structures, synthetic feasibility remains a challenge.
How do you know how much renewable energy you’re consuming?
There needs to be more transparency to judge how diligent our governments, corporations, industries, and power generators are really faring in the green energy transition.
A robot in chameleon skin uses nature’s active camouflage
Using advanced sensors and a thermally responsive skin, a new robotic chameleon demonstrates mastery over color.
Materials discovery dilemma: Seeing the forest for the trees
While some would contend that materials discovery will breathe life into a hydrogen economy, it cannot realize its full potential unless production becomes less costly and more efficient.
Electro swing direct air capture
An innovative advance dubbed “electro swing” may challenge the energy efficiency, capacity, and scalability of large-scale carbon capture.