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Study may Help Develop Ideal Photoelectrode for Solar Water Splitting

Metal oxides, including rust, are fascinating photoelectrode materials that are used for producing green hydrogen with solar light.

20 Apr 2021

New Cost-Effective Technique Could Deliver Safe Drinking Water to Millions

Researchers at UniSA have developed a cost-effective technique that could deliver safe drinking water to millions of vulnerable people using cheap, sustainable materials and sunlight.

19 Apr 2021

Study Outlines Satellite-Based Map of Human Pressure on Lands to Foster Sustainable Development

The coronavirus pandemic has led researchers to switch gears or temporarily abandon projects due to health protocols or not being able to travel.

15 Apr 2021

EVC to Install 100,000 Electric Vehicle Charge Points by 2026

If we take a look at the evolution of transportation systems around the world, we can see the future of cars is electric—but how far is the future? Is it too distant? Actually, no.

15 Apr 2021

Sweetch Energy Secures €5.2m Investment to Develop Its Breakthrough Osmotic Energy Technology

Sweetch Energy, a European company that pioneers advanced nanotechnology and eco-material science to harness osmotic energy, announced today that it has secured 5.2 million euros to initiate its industrialization phase and develop a first full-scale prototype.

From Sweetch Energy 15 Apr 2021

Volcanic Pollution Return Linked to Jump in Respiratory Disease Cases

Respiratory disease increased markedly following one of Iceland’s largest volcanic eruptions, a new study has found.

12 Apr 2021

Toyota to Supply Fuel Cell Modules for Zero-emission Train Project

Toyota is supporting a project investigating the possibility of using hydrogen as a zero-emission fuel for rail travel. Through its membership of the European FCH2RAIL* consortium, it is supplying its new hydrogen fuel cell module for use in a prototype train.

9 Apr 2021