Cleantech News

RSS

CSIRO Creation Scales up to Tackle Waste

ASPIRE (Advisory System for Processing, Innovation & Resource Exchange) has transitioned out of CSIRO’s Data61, the data and digital specialist arm of Australia’s national science agency, and is scaling its operations nationally to better manage the 67 million tonnes of waste generated in Australia each year.

16 Jul 2019

Reducing Pollutant Emissions at Sea

Starting in January 2020, ship exhaust gases will only be permitted to have a sulphur content of 0.5 percent. Consequently, the maritime industry is working on innovative solutions to further reduce the environmental impact of large engines.

16 Jul 2019

Monash Chemists May Find a Sustainable Alternative to Palm Oil in Soaps and Cosmetics

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has awarded Monash chemists $442,635 to work with industry on developing a new generation of sustainable surfactants. Surfactants are compounds typically used in cleaning products, but could also be applied to soaps and cosmetics, reducing the use of controversial palm oil.

16 Jul 2019

Preserving Biodiversity, Water and Mountain Ecosystems: Toulouse INP and AXA Create the AXA Chair on Functional Mountain Ecology

Whether we live in cities, rural areas or more remote areas like the mountains, we are reliant on nature and biodiversity for the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat.

13 Jul 2019

Chemical Recycling Solution for Polystyrene - INEOS Styrolution Teams up with Müller

To develop a circular solution for polystyrene based on chemical recycling, INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics has teamed up with Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, a recognized leader in dairy products.

From INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH 12 Jul 2019

Solar Power System That Works at Night a Renewable Energy Game-Changer

An innovative thermal battery being developed by Curtin University researchers will be key to a solar power system capable of producing electricity overnight, rivalling fossil fuels as a viable source of power for commercial and heavy industries around the world, including mining operations.

12 Jul 2019

UniSA Study Finds Solar Batteries can Make Economic Sense in SA

With the boom in rooftop solar witnessed in recent years, a growing number of consumers are considering battery storage options in order to become less dependent on the main power grid.

12 Jul 2019

New Device for Concurrent Production of Water and Electricity

Scientists from KAUST have developed a multifunctional device that can capture the heat diffused by photovoltaic solar panels.

11 Jul 2019

Chemical Properties of Mussel Threads Inspire Engineering Innovations

Researchers in China and the United States have reported in their study, published in Matter on July 10th, 2019, that mussels, which are notorious maritime stowaways recognized for the destruction of the boats’ hulls, find extensive engineering applications owing to their adhesive properties.

11 Jul 2019