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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

Tree-Inspired 3D-Printed Solar Steam Generators for Efficient Desalination

Faced with the world's impending freshwater scarcity, researchers in Singapore turned to solar steam generators, which are emerging as a promising device for seawater desalination. The team sought design inspiration from trees and harnessed the potential of 3D printing.

25 Jul 2024

Mango Materials' Biomanufacturing Breakthrough: Turning Methane into Eco-Friendly Plastics

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is naturally produced in many crucial industries such as agriculture and wastewater treatment.

24 Jul 2024

Harnessing Electricity for Sustainable Fuel Production

Chemists have been working to synthesize high-value materials from waste molecules for years.

23 Jul 2024

Study Highlights Impact of Digital Finance for Reducing Urban Carbon Footprint

Researchers recently examined how the move from physical bank branches to digital finance impacts urban carbon footprints in China.

23 Jul 2024

Dataset Reveals China's Energy Consumption Patterns and Growth Potential

In a recent article published in the journal Scientific Data, researchers introduced a comprehensive dataset of city-level final energy consumption in China. They aimed to provide valuable insights for energy transition, climate change mitigation, and policy formulation.

22 Jul 2024

Novel Hybrid Power Plant for Sustainable Energy Production

In a recent article published in the journal Processes, researchers evaluated a novel hybrid power plant that combines solar energy, fossil fuels, and thermal energy storage to generate electricity sustainably and cost-effectively.

19 Jul 2024

Hydrogen Society of Australia Welcomes New Leadership and Expands Initiatives

The Hydrogen Society of Australia (HSA) has announced new leadership for its NSW Chapter, with Charles James as Chair and Dr. Ian Birkby joining the committee. This leadership change aims to advance hydrogen research and development, fostering collaboration between industry and academia for sustainable innovations.

From Hydrogen Society of Australia 16 Jul 2024

Biodegradable Bioplastics from Food Waste: Virginia Tech's Sustainable Solution

Extraordinary amounts of energy, water, and capital are put into food systems. However, anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of the food that is produced ends up in landfills in the United States.

9 Jul 2024

Study Identifies Sites for Wind Energy to Boost Renewable Power in Bangladesh

In a recent article published in the journal Energy Reports, researchers from Bangladesh conducted a comprehensive assessment of the country's wind energy potential. Bangladesh faces energy issues like many developing countries driven by population growth and economic expansion.

9 Jul 2024