A life cycle analysis (LCA) is an internationally accepted methodology (e.g. AS/NZA ISO 14044:2006, ISO 14040 (2006) and ISO 14044 (2006)) for analysing the environmental impacts of a process, product or activity along its “life cycle”.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
5 May 2014
With energy prices skyrocketing, we are all looking for ways to reduce our power consumption. From using more energy efficient light bulbs, to better seals around doors and windows, there are numerous ways and various strategies that can be employed to reduce energy usage and save money.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
1 May 2014
In this interview, Juuso Konttinen, Vice President, Biochemicals, UPM, talks to AZoCleantech about renewable biomaterials for the automotive industry.
By Kalwinder Kaur
2 Jan 2014
Formula E is a new FIA championship scheduled to begin in 2014 with 10 teams. The FIA Formula E championship will feature Formula cars exclusively powered by electric energy.
By Kalwinder Kaur
2 Dec 2013
Solar photovoltaic panels produce direct current (DC) power. However, most of the utilities and almost every household use alternating current (AC). Therefore, a solar inverter is usually employed to convert variable DC supply output of the solar panels into AC current of utility frequency.
By Kris Walker
28 Nov 2013
Essential to the future well-being of Earth's ecosystems is the ability to discover and globally embrace sustainable, non-polluting sources of fuel.
By Kris Walker
27 Nov 2013
Solar LED lights are clean and renewable energy technology that light up towns and cities using solar power.
By Kris Walker
22 Nov 2013
Ceramics are inorganic and non-metallic materials found in various applications. Key properties consist of ceramics being strong, yet brittle in nature, chemically stable, heat resistant, wear-resistant and oxidation resistant.
By Kris Walker
21 Nov 2013
Efficient solar energy conversion with photovoltaic cells requires materials that can harness solar photons absorbed in a wide spectral range from visible to infrared regions, and can convert most incident photons into electrical energy effectively.
By Kris Walker
20 Nov 2013
Solar power is a clean, renewable energy which produces zero waste and greenhouse emissions. There are a number of technologies available for harnessing solar energy effectively. One such technology is solar or photovoltaic panels that convert light into electricity.
By Kris Walker
15 Nov 2013