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Siemens to Optimize Unibuss’ Electric Fleet with Depot360, Driving Efficiency and Cutting Costs

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has secured a contract with Unibuss, one of the leading bus operators in the Greater Oslo region, to deliver its innovative Depot360 Managed Services solution to ensure optimized operations of its fleet and charging infrastructure.

From Siemens 22 Oct 2024

A new European Project will develop technologies for dismantling end-of-life wind turbine blades to increase their circularity

The REWIND research project will also implement new methods of composite recycling and repurposing for the construction and automotive industries. AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is the coordinator of this res...

From AIMPLAS 21 Oct 2024

Streamlining Solar Cell Structure and Fabrication for More Affordable Energy —Fresh Research at City University of Hong Kong Published in Science

A new fabrication technique for substantially enhancing the prospects of commercializing perovskite solar cells through improved stability, reliability, efficiency and affordability is underway at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK).

15 Oct 2024

Argonne Develops Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Cut Carbon Emissions

New Argonne technology creates sustainable aviation fuel that significantly cuts carbon emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.

14 Oct 2024

A Practical Framework for Large-Scale CO2 Storage by 2050

A recent research paper explored the feasibility of scaling up carbon dioxide (CO2) storage technologies to address global warming. The researchers assessed the challenges and potential of storing gigatons of CO2 underground by 2050, emphasizing the need for realistic projections and substantial investment.

17 Sep 2024

The ITC and AIMPLAS recycle fired ceramic tile waste for the construction industry

The RECERCO Project has confirmed that it is possible to recover this waste, which currently goes to landfill, to manufacture new tiles, as well as composites for shutter profiles and urban furniture. The companies Neos...

From AIMPLAS 12 Sep 2024

Efficient Recovery of Gold from E-Waste with Flash Joule Heating (FJH)

MTM Critical Metals Limited (“MTM”) is pleased to announce initial tests of its proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology to recover gold from electronic waste (e-waste) has achieved high recovery yields, demonstrating the potential to change the status quo for the recycling industry.

12 Sep 2024

Solar Concentrators Improve Photocatalytic Wastewater Treatment Efficiency

A recent review article published in the journal Energies comprehensively explored how solar concentrators can enhance the efficiency of photocatalytic wastewater treatment.

20 Aug 2024

A Quicker and Cleaner Method for Lithium Extraction from Battery Waste

Rice University researchers offer a speedy, effective, and environmentally friendly approach for selective lithium recovery utilizing microwave radiation and a rapidly biodegradable solvent in their most recent study, published in Advanced Functional Materials.

30 Jul 2024

Optimizing Urban Microgrids for Resilience and Equity

In a recent study in Nature Sustainability, researchers explored how urban microgrid planning can enhance city resilience, well-being, and equity against diverse threats such as natural disasters and cyber-attacks.

26 Jul 2024