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Solar Concentrators Improve Photocatalytic Wastewater Treatment Efficiency

A recent review article published in the journal Energies comprehensively explored how solar concentrators can enhance the efficiency of photocatalytic wastewater treatment.

By Muhammad Osama 20 Aug 2024

Deforestation Amplifies Global Warming, Threatens African Forests

International researchers from Finland, Germany, South Africa, and Ethiopia have found that over the past 20 years, deforestation has increased global warming and cloud cover more than climate change alone.

20 Aug 2024

Circularity Index Offers Roadmap for a Sustainable Future

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have introduced a Circularity Index that offers a detailed approach to measuring circularity in bioeconomic systems.

20 Aug 2024

Edf Renewables UK to Accelerate Uk’s Clean Energy Superpower Ambitions With Over 300 MW of Battery Storage Projects

EDF Renewables UK is set to bring more than 300 MW of battery storage online to support the decarbonization of the UK’s grid.

From EDF Renewables UK 20 Aug 2024

Sea Container Pilot Plant Transforms CO2 into Useful Materials

A pilot facility in Espoo, Finland, has been established by VTT, LUT University, and other companies to convert captured carbon dioxide into compounds that can replace fossil raw materials in chemicals and plastic products.

19 Aug 2024

An Improved Process for Recycling Polyurethane Foam

Researchers at Aarhus University have discovered a more effective way to recycle polyurethane foam from products like mattresses in a study that was published in Green Chemistry.

19 Aug 2024

A Promising Strategy for Mitigating Micro and Nanoplastic Pollution

Researchers have released a new ecological study in Eco-Environment & Health (EEH) that revealed the possibility of phytoremediation to reduce microplastic pollution.

19 Aug 2024

Self-Cleaning PV Panels: Using Wind Vibrations to Reduce Dust Buildup

In a recent paper published in Scientific Reports, researchers explored a new method to reduce dust buildup/accumulation on solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, inspired by how tree branches and leaves clean themselves.

By Muhammad Osama 16 Aug 2024

Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Welcomes TWI as Its Latest Strategic Partner

The Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII) is pleased to announce TWI as its newest partner, bringing decades of experience and unparalleled expertise in welding and materials technology to the program.

From Hydrogen Innovation Initiative 16 Aug 2024

Innovative Technique Transforms Microplastics Into Graphene

Researchers at James Cook University have made a crucial discovery that enables them to transform microplastics into a very useful substance. The study was published in the journal Small Science.

14 Aug 2024

Freezing Affects Microplastic Size and Buoyancy

In a recent study published in Environmental Science & Technology, researchers from Concordia University suggested that depending on the type of polymer, thawed particles may be larger and sink or float more quickly.

13 Aug 2024

Research Finds Integrated Forest Restoration Plans Most Beneficial

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by the universities of Exeter and Oxford found that forest restoration benefits humans, improves biodiversity, and tackles climate change.

13 Aug 2024

EVESE-II Consortium Expands Research to Battery Modules and Packs

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has launched the next phase of an electric vehicle (EV) battery consortium for energy storage system performance research. With companies in the mobility sector, the Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation-II (EVESE-II) consortium expands on over 10 years of precompetitive research led by SwRI.

13 Aug 2024

Optimizing SEV Performance: Solutions for Urban Shading Issues

In a recent study published in the Ain Shams Engineering Journal, researchers thoroughly explored the challenges and opportunities of solar-powered electric vehicles (SEVs) in urban environments.

By Muhammad Osama 13 Aug 2024

Environmental Case for Vertical Farming Stacks Up – According to New Study

Growing lettuce on stacked shelves in high-tech greenhouses could be as good for the environment as growing them in fields and could save 8,000 hectares of land in the UK, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen.

13 Aug 2024