Increasing the Supply of Renewable Electricity Creates Potential Energy Storage Applications for Synthetic Fuels Aggressive CO2 reduction targets are stimulating the conversion of fossil-fuel-powered electricity systems into renewable low-carbon systems. This energy...
Photoreduction of Gaseous Nitrogen to Ammonia using Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets
For the first time, a new class of metal-to-metal charge-transfer (MMCT) systems is facilely synthesized.
Plasma Makes POSS Nanomaterials More Effective and Environment Friendly
A new study introduces an innovative and cost-effective technique for the plasma functionalization of POSS micro-powders without damaging the nanocage structure they are based on.
Hydrogen Storage in Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers
The intermittent nature of renewable wind and solar energy arising from fluctuations in weather conditions requires the development of efficient and cost-effective large-scale energy-storage systems to create a steady supply of electrical energy for most applications.
Energy Biomass Competitiveness – Three Different Views on Biomass Price
A systemic approach to evaluation of biomass potential has been missing in the academic debate, and needs to be addressed.
Carbon Dioxide to Stay in the Ground
University of Stuttgart partners with Montana State University to conduct research on the long term underground storage of carbon dioxide.
How Does Green Infrastructure Affect Watershed, or Catchment-Scale, Processes?
Heather Golden and Nahal Hoghooghi address how recent and future research can provide insights on the efficacy of LID practices at catchment scales.
An Economical Alternative to Noble Metal Catalysts for Renewable Energy Systems
A composite composed of cobalt/cobalt oxide nanoparticles embedded in free-standing reduced graphene oxide (Co/Co3O4-Gr) has been developed for complete water splitting.
Recent Development in Statistical Post-Processing Methods for Hydrometeorological Ensemble Forecasting
An review article by Qingyun Duan and his team members provides a systematic review of commonly used statistical post-processing methods in hydrometeorological forecasting, with focus on newly developed methods in recent years.
Gene Amplification: Not just for Glyphosate
Exciting research shows gene amplification herbicide-resistance mechanism in weeds is more common that previously thought.