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New Chemical Process Turns ‘Sewer Gas’ into Clean Hydrogen Fuel

Scientists have found a new chemical process to turn a stinky, toxic gas into a clean-burning fuel.

13 Sep 2021

New Energy-Saving Semiconductor Technology for Sustainable Energy Future

A new system to transport data with the help of atomically thin semiconductors in an extremely energy-efficient way has been developed by researchers from the Australian National University (ANU).

13 Sep 2021

Mining Waste Could be a Potential Cheaper Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Production

Researchers have discovered a way to use mining waste as part of a potential cheaper catalyst for hydrogen fuel production.

9 Sep 2021

Major Advance in MIT-Designed Project Paves the Way for Carbon-Free Power Plants

New superconducting magnet breaks magnetic field strength records, paving the way for practical, commercial, carbon-free power.

9 Sep 2021

Groundbreaking Electro-Hydraulic System Wins Volvo Technology Award

The novel Common Pressure Rail Hybrid system applied to excavators, resulting in?radical improvements in energy-efficiency, has received the Volvo Technology Award 2021.

7 Sep 2021

New Method of Methane Conversion from CO2 Could Make Carbon Capture More Affordable

In their ongoing effort to make carbon capture more affordable, researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a method to convert captured carbon dioxide into methane, the primary component of natural gas.

6 Sep 2021

New Projects Could Help Address Energy and Environmental Impacts of Plastics

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently declared funding of $25 million for 10 research projects. The projects are aimed at setting scientific foundations for new technology solutions to reuse thrown-away plastics to create useful products and decrease plastics waste.

6 Sep 2021

IIASA Researchers Assess How Much Energy is Needed to Provide a Decent Life for All

IIASA researchers have assessed how much energy is needed to provide the global poor with a decent life and have found that this can be reconciled with efforts to meet climate targets.

3 Sep 2021

Research Offers Clean Solutions to the World's Mounting Energy Dilemma

Meeting society's growing energy needs has become a daunting challenge for humanity. Demands for energy are expected to nearly double by the year 2050, while the effects of climate change, caused by the burning of fossil fuels, are already wreaking havoc in the form of droughts, wildfires, floods and other disasters.

3 Sep 2021

JustPark with Octopus Energy Knock Down the Barrier to Fleet Electrification

JustPark, the fast-growing parking platform, and energy tech pioneer Octopus Energy Group today launch the UK’s first fleet-focused community charging solution – FleetCharge.

From Octopus Energy Ltd 3 Sep 2021