Within the first year of the discovery of thermoionic energy convertors (TEC) in 1957, the application of this method in space programs was flourishing, however its restricted ability to be applied within the industrial setting limited its practicality.
By Benedette Cuffari
9 Mar 2017
In British Colombia, Canada, a varied range of Cleantech products and services are being used to assist in industries associated with environmental issues.
By James Dorrian
9 Mar 2017
The term clathrate is used to describe a structure that consists of polyhedral cages that contain large pores in the center of the structure.
By Benedette Cuffari
9 Mar 2017
High-performance advanced composites that consist of a thermosetting resin matrix reinforced with carbon fibres are a widely-used material in many high-end applications.
By Liam Critchley
7 Mar 2017
An environmentally friendly future must not only encompass a universe where recycled materials are continuously repurposed, but must also involve the complete elimination of pollution from all its causes.
By Benedette Cuffari
2 Mar 2017
There is an increasing concern towards the treatment of oily wastewater generated by many industrial processes. There is a continuous search and demand for simple, cost-effective, eco-friendly and easily scalable solutions to fabricate materials that can efficiently separate oil and water mixtures/emulsions.
By Liam Critchley
24 Feb 2017
Refrigerants are the essential working fluids in a vapour compression refrigeration cycle. They absorb heat at low temperatures in the evaporator and release it at high temperatures through a condenser.
By Liam Critchley
22 Feb 2017
Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have recently developed a planar PSC made at low temperatures of less than 150 °C.
By Benedette Cuffari
21 Feb 2017
The energy efficient potential of smart buildings is vast, as these structures are capable of tracking and reducing the level of greenhouse gases in which they are emitting.
By Benedette Cuffari
20 Feb 2017
Renewable energy will be the bedrock of future sustainable cities. This is already happening with things like bike and car shares.
By Brett Smith
28 Oct 2016