Research has shown that co-processing raw bio-oil is challenging but it can be carried out after adoption of appropriate reactor modifications in the commercial scale.
Solar Cells: Dual Role of Solar Power Generation and Storage
To make photogalvanic cells a reality in life for simultaneous solar power and storage, some challenges have to be tackled
3D Anode for Direct Carbon Fuel Cells
Idaho National Laboratory researchers design a 3D ultraporous ceramic framework as an anode for high-performance direct carbon fuel cells. below 600 °C. The cell can be operated efficiently at temperatures under 600 °C using solid carbon as fuel.
Confererence Report: TEDx Berlin
This year’s edition of TEDx Berlin, entitled “FOCUS”, was held on September 3rd and encompassed three sessions with invited speakers in different topics covering Digital Life and its challenges. Image copyright TEDxBerlin 2017.
Sensing Mercury via Simple Organic Field-Effect-Transistors
Dr. Marta Mas-Torrent and her team are developing high-performance electrolyte-gated field-effect transistors (EGOFETs), electronic devices capable of working in an aqueous environment.
COF on MOF: A New Type of Hybrid Material
Hua Zhang and his colleagues in Nanyang Technological University presented an elegant strategy to synthesize a novel MOF@COF core-shell hybrid material.
Reinventing Wood
Wood could potentially replace petrol in chemistry and concrete in construction, according to studies conducted under the Swiss Research Programme “Resource Wood”.
Lemon-based Bio-Plastics
Spanish researcher found a way to replace bisphenol-A with limonene in polycarbonates.
UV Light against Microorganisms in Wine
Wine bottles and cups can be treated and disinfected with special UV radiation.
Low-Cost Battery from Waste Graphite
Swiss researchers have discovered a promising approach to how we might produce batteries out of waste graphite and scrap metal.