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New Technology Enables Recovery of Fresh Water from Power Plants

MIT engineers have devised a new system that could provide an economical source of drinking water whilst also helping to reduce power plant operating costs.

11 Jun 2018

New Steam Drying Technique Could Make Efficient Use of Biomass

Generally, industrial facilities are situated remotely from extensive forest areas. And since it takes considerable efforts to transport wood, it is sparingly used as a raw material in industry.

4 Jun 2018

EU Biofuel Regulation is Not Environmentally Sustainable in The Long Term

The EU biofuel regulation does not ensure a reduced climate impact or deal with the key issue of considerably reducing transport emissions.

31 May 2018

Researchers Demonstrate How Advanced Biofuels Can be Produced Very Efficiently

According to researchers, a shift to renewable sources for electricity, heating, and fuel is very likely. The scientists, who have been researching energy for a decade, especially gasification of biomass, now, see an array of new technological achievements.

23 May 2018

Research Gathers Evidence to Address Skeptics Against 100% Renewable Electricity Platforms

Questions raised by a review paper last year include - Is there sufficient space for all solar panels and wind turbines to provide man’s energy requirements? What happens if the wind doesn't blow and the sun doesn't shine? Won't renewables destabilize the grid and result in blackouts?

21 May 2018

Study Reveals New Chapter of Globalization Could Weaken Emissions Reduction

New study exposes the growth of carbon manufacture from Chinese exports has reduced or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that may result in destabilization of global efforts to cut emissions.

17 May 2018

Artificial Photosynthesis Could Lead to Harvesting of Clean Hydrogen Fuel

A recently developed stable artificial photosynthesis device is capable of doubling the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both salt and fresh water, producing hydrogen that can then be utilized in fuel cells.

4 May 2018

New Chemically Recyclable Polymer Shows Plastic-Like Properties

Plastics are cheap, lightweight, convenient and long-lasting, making them universally popular. However, plastics are now trashing the planet because of these very same reasons. Chemists have now devised an ‘infinitely’ recyclable polymer that shows practical properties of plastics.

1 May 2018

New Natural Gas Catalyst Would Help Capture Methane, Other Emissions

Natural gas in the U.S is estimated to last well into next century and beyond, thanks to the advances in drilling technology. This has renewed the idea of using economical, natively produced natural gas as a transportation fuel.

26 Apr 2018

Mini Solar Factory Upgraded That Works When It's Cloudy

Sustainable and economical production of, for instance, medicines could perhaps be possible with the aid of sunlight. The 'mini-factory' in the shape of a leaf that was showcased by chemical engineers from the Eindhoven University of Technology in 2016 has made this a reality.

25 Apr 2018