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Resolving Chloride Poisoning in Seawater Electrolysis via Janus Catalyst Architectures

Seawater covers 97% of Earth's water but remains largely untapped as a chemical feedstock. Now, researchers have developed a catalyst that turns seawater into two valuable products at the same time: hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a versatile bleaching and disinfecting agent, and active chlorine, a widely used water treatment chemical. The catalyst, built from two conductive metal-organic frameworks joined together, uses oxygen from the air and chloride ions naturally present in seawater to drive both reactions simultaneously. This approach offers a more sustainable and energy-efficient route to producing these industrial chemicals without relying on freshwater or complex separation processes.

25 Sep 2026

Particle-Size Sorting Eliminates Extensive Processing for Contaminated Recycled Concrete Aggregates

The Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) (President: Sagong Myung) conducted a field demonstration on May 13 (Wed.) at a concrete sleeper storage site near Gimyujeong Station in Chuncheon for railway industry officials and other stakeholders, showcasing the "End-of-Life Concrete Sleeper Recycling System," which crushes, separates, and sorts waste concrete into recyclable materials such as reinforcing steel and aggregates.

24 Sep 2026

The Role of Evolutionary Adaptation in Protecting Threatened Seabird Species

New WHOI-led study of black-browed albatrosses finds that climate mitigation may matter more than evolution for population persistence

24 Sep 2026

Supercapacitors to See Deployment in Data Center Racks, Aisles & UPS

Supercapacitors are well positioned to see deployment in data centers, in order to solve the challenge of protecting data center equipment from rapid power demand surges and voltage drops caused by AI training and prompting.

23 Sep 2026

World Off-Track on Nearly Every Food System Goal – Latest Assessment Reveals

The latest study from the Food Systems Countdown Initiative (FSCI) reveals the stark reality of where global food systems transformation stands – for most indicators on health, environment, livelihoods, governance and resilience, a vast majority of countries will not meet the internationally agreed 2030 goals.

23 Sep 2026

Scientists Use Spinning Metal Balls to Turn 'Forever Chemicals' Into Valuable Resources in 10 Minutes

A team of scientists led by the Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan has developed a rapid new way to recycle PFAS, recovering valuable fluorine from so-called ‘forever chemicals’ for use in medicines, electronics and refrigeration technologies.

23 Sep 2026

"Invest in Heat Infrastructure to Save £142 m a Year on Bills for Affordable Homes", Find Energy Experts

As forecasts suggest household energy bills could rise by as much as 25%, adding to pressure on household finances, energy experts at EnergiRaven are urging policymakers to consider investment in heat network infrastructure alongside the UK's major electricity grid expansion to reduce the price of energy in the long term.

23 Sep 2026

Power to Hydrogen Begins Commercial Green Hydrogen Production at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges

With the launch of its AEM electrolyzer, P2H2 advances green hydrogen production in Antwerp, fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.

From Power to Hydrogen 23 Sep 2026

Understanding Public Health Risks of Drinking Harvested Domestic Rainwater Supplies

A sample of 100 household rainwater tanks in Australia has found bacteria linked to gastroenteritis and other infections: a salient reminder that rainwater collected from a roof does not necessarily remain as clean as it appears.

22 Sep 2026

Colas Rail First to DIY Engine Carbon Clean for Scope 1 Emissions

Infrastructure services leader, Colas Rail UK, is rolling out hydrogen-powered engine carbon clean across its 31-strong tamper fleet - after successful trials on two assets at their Rugby depot generated fuel and emissions savings of over 13%.

22 Sep 2026

Ocean Acidification Alters Trace-Metal Uptake in Marine Diatoms

Research reveals how CO2-driven acidification affects diatom trace-metal uptake and composition, with implications for marine ecosystems and carbon cycling.

By Samudrapom Dam 21 Sep 2026

Atmospheric Scientists Refine Extreme Rainfall Modeling Using Relative Humidity Metrics

Warming temperatures are fueling more extreme weather-related events — catastrophic floods, severe hurricanes and cyclones, and wildfires exacerbated by drought.

21 Sep 2026

Temperature Measurement Error May Cause Climate-Impact Studies to Understate Impacts by 15% or More

When policymakers and city officials plan for climate change, they rely on economic studies showing how extreme heat impacts violent crime, public health, energy grids and crop yields.

18 Sep 2026

Findings Exceed Durability and Efficiency Targets and Project System Lifetime Beyond 50,000 Hours

P2H2's hybrid AEM electrolyzer pilot with Repsol demonstrates superior performance, setting the stage for scalable, cost-effective green hydrogen solutions.

From Power to Hydrogen 18 Sep 2026

Half-Megawatt System Uses 250-Kilowatt Stacks for Efficient Hydrogen Production At Scale; Installation Now Underway with Commissioning in September

Power to Hydrogen's AEM electrolyzer at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges marks a milestone in renewable hydrogen production, enhancing industrial energy resilience.

From Power to Hydrogen 18 Sep 2026