Pollutant transport in water bodies is a complex process — computational models called FADEs provide an accurate modelling solution.
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Smart windows that self-illuminate on rainy days
A new filter structure that expands and contracts as moisture levels change provides the first steps in create humidity-responsive smart windows.
Quasi-solid zinc metal batteries could power the wearables of tomorrow
Zinc metal batteries built using a novel hydrogel electrolyte show remarkable performance and processability, making them suitable for the next generation of wearable energy storage devices.
Nature’s antifreeze provides formula for more durable concrete
A bio-inspired addition to concrete stops the damage caused by freezing and thawing.
Making water-splitting for hydrogen storage 50 times more efficient
Experiments find the sweet spot for surface area and bubble trapping to create more efficient water-splitting devices.
Chemical recycling of plastic waste provides useful feedstock
Chemical transformation of waste plastics into value-added chemicals can be a convenient avenue to supplement current recycling processes.
Perovskite silicon tandem solar cells with an optimum perovskite band gap
A group of researchers from Freiburg present a new tandem solar cell to break through current theoretical limits..
Water, reciprocity, and the anthropocene in the Himalayas
In the Himalayas, where the ontology of water is not always premised on the creations of boundaries between nature and culture, the condition of water, whether abundant or scarce, has key implications for cultural life.
We need to engage and exchange for a sustainable water economy
A promising approach to establishing a circular water economy and improved technologies requires active involvement and collaboration from all members of society.
High-efficiency indoor perovskite photovoltaics on ultra-thin glass
Flexible perovskite photovoltaic cells on ultra-thin glass achieve remarkable efficiencies under indoor illumination.
Using bacteria to separate oil and water
A sustainable technique for cleaning polluted water.
Boosting nano-electricity from living microalgae
A new approach drastically improves the amount of energy harvested from microalgae for sustainable bioenergy.
Talking CO2 in the midst of a pandemic
The Story of CO2: Big Ideas for a Small Molecule
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