As the home of the largest mangrove area in the world, Indonesia is a key player in the international blue carbon agenda. While it has over 22% of world’s mangroves, Indonesia is also facing rapid mangrove degradation.
Earth and environment
Hybrid Drive for Trains
Successful simulation of hybrid train operation shows reduced emissions, noise levels and operating costs on the existing infrastructure.
Overcoming Early Career Barriers to Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research
None are likely better suited to interdisciplinary research than those early in their scientific careers, and the next generation of scientists whom they are today teaching, advising, and mentoring.
The Risks of using Waterbodies to Heat and Cool Infrastructure
Waterbodies such as oceans, lakes, rivers and aquifers represent large reserves of thermal energy, which can be used to heat or cool nearby buildings and infrastructure.
Second Life for Smartphones
Reconditioning smartphones and tablets extends the product lifecycle and makes a significant contribution to the protection of both the climate and resources.
Reliable and Sustainable Supply
acatech describes in a position paper what measures can help to become more independent of raw material imports.
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Recent developments and perspectives on bimetallic nanomaterials highlighted in Particle & Particle Systems Characterization.
Interview: Advances in Hydrogen Storage Technologies
Interview with Dr. Karsten Müller and Timo Rüde of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany about their recent work on liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) systems and the recent Special Issue of Energy Technology on Hydogen Storage Materials, Carriers, and Processes.
Mass-Production of Flexible Solar Cells: Challenges in Durability and Environmental Impact
If scientists’ dreams came true, everyday items such as mobile devices, clothing and vehicles would be equipped with flexible solar cells.
Analyzing Potential Clean Energy Technology–Fuel Cells–with Microscopic Techniques
The principle of a ceramic fuel cell and the most important microscopic techniques for analyzing these devices are presented.
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