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The Australian researchers who successfully unboiled an egg are turning their attention to capturing the energy of graphene oxide (GO) to make a more efficient alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

News - 12 Dec 2017

The Australian researchers who successfully unboiled an egg are turning their attention to capturing the energy of graphene oxide (GO) to make a more efficient alternative to lithium-ion...

Innovative Lithium-Sulfur Rechargeable Flow Battery for Storing Renewable Power

News - 12 Oct 2017

It is well known that solar power and wind power are the most sought-after renewable energy sources. However, they have not been extensively connected to the U.S. grid due to intermittency issues....

Researchers Use Gas-Guzzling Bacteria to Tackle Methane Emissions

News - 31 Aug 2017

An international collaboration of Researchers co-led by a Monash Biologist has demonstrated that methane-oxidizing bacteria – key organisms accountable for greenhouse gas mitigation – are...

Single Catalyst Could Split Water into Oxygen and Hydrogen to Produce Clean Energy

News - 27 Jul 2017

Scientists at Rice University and the University of Houston have developed a single catalyst that can simplify the splitting of water into oxygen and hydrogen to generate clean energy. A...

MIT Chemist Investigates Electrons and Chemical Bonds to Enhance Sustainable Energy Solutions

News - 25 Jul 2017

Troy Van Voorhis remembers being jolted by the announcement in 1989, when he was in the seventh grade, that researchers had successfully demonstrated cold fusion. "My science teacher canceled...

Novel Biomaterial That Filters Out Harmful Micropollutants Wins Science Award

News - 6 Jul 2017

Image Credits: CustoMem A granular adsorbent capable of the specific binding and removing of target micro-pollutants, including pesticides, pharmaceuticals, high performance chemicals and heavy...

Exciting New Material Developed by Swansea Scientists Uses Solar Energy to Remove Man-Made Dye Pollutants from Water

News - 6 Jul 2017

Powders of tantalum nitride nanoparticles (left), tungsten oxide nanowires (centre) and the tantalum nitride/tungsten oxide composite (right). (Credit: Daniel Jones/University of Swansea) A...

Researchers Identify Defects that May Reduce Efficiency of Silicon Solar Cells

News - 10 Apr 2017

As the world transitions to a low-carbon energy future, near-term, large-scale deployment of solar power will be critical to mitigating climate change by midcentury. Climate scientists estimate that...

New Study Reveals Storing Solar Power Increases Energy Consumption and Emissions

News - 31 Jan 2017

According to a study from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, homes with solar panels do not need on-site storage to enjoy the biggest financial and...

New Technology Could Lead to Greener and More Efficient Construction Vehicles

News - 25 Nov 2016

Construction vehicles could become more efficient and environmentally-friendly, thanks to new technology developed by WMG at the University of Warwick. Through a new Innovate UK research...