Researchers propose using air-conditioning and ventilation systems for decentralized production of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels.
Earth and environment
How Fabric Can Separate Oil & Water
Researchers have developed a gas-phase deposition process to obtain either superhydrophobic or superamphiphilic nanocomposite coatings on filtration membranes.
Sunnier Days for Solar Tech
A new type of silicon that better uses sunlight and promises to cut the cost of solar technology.
Bottlebrush Polymers: A Green Strategy for Purifying Natural Gas
A novel polymer membrane removes impurities from natural gas without the need for toxic solvents.
Investigating Olive Pomace as a Flame Retardant Filler
The use of bio-based materials in place of oil-based materials could lead to a more sustainable future for a range of industries.
Million Dollar Shrimp: Valorization of Chitin from Northern Moroccan Shrimp
The decortication of shrimp in Northern Morocco results in high amounts of wasted chitin that can otherwise be transformed into highly valuable chitosan.
One Step Forward for Wave Power
Swedish researcher helps the wave power industry with a numerical analysis procedure.
Energy Storage, Electronics, and Biodegradable Materials: An Interview with Hongli Zhu
Prof. Hongli Zhu received her Ph.D. in wood chemistry from the South China University of Technology-Western Michigan University Alliance in 2009, after which she completed a post doctoral fellowship with Prof. Gunnar Henriksson at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology...
Here Comes the Sion: 10 000 Preorders for Solar Electric Vehicle
Sono Motors hits the 10,000 mark for preorders of the first series production solar electric vehicle (SEV) Sion.
Integrating Human Behavior Dynamics into Drought Risk Assessment
As climate variability continues to increase and socioeconomic development influences the distribution of wealth and people, drought risk is expected to increase in many parts of the world.
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