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Article - 21 Jan 2020

Rheology studies how matter flows, usually in its liquid state but also as “soft solids”. The technique has been applied in the last century in fields as diverse as materials science, engineering,...

Designing and Constructing Zero-Carbon Emissions Houses

Article - 3 Aug 2015

Phil Jones, Professor of Architectural Science at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, speaks to AZoCleantech about how architects from the university designed and built a house with...

Solar Cell Materials - An Overview of Solar Cell Materials

Article - 30 Mar 2008

Photovoltaic cells, more commonly known as solar cells, are found in a variety of consumer and industrial applications such as calculators and satellites. Cells and devices that are photovoltaic...

Using a Mobile Laboratory to Measure VOC Emissions in the City

Article - 26 May 2022

This article from TOFWERK explains how a Vocus Elf was used as a mobile laboratory to measure VOC emissions in Thun, Switzerland.

Combining Solar Power and Green Hydrogen Production at the CEOG Project

Article - 16 Feb 2022

CEOG, an innovative multi-megawatt power plant, is being constructed to generate clean energy around the clock.

Moss Landing: Tesla and PG&Es Battery Storage System

Article - 17 Dec 2020

Recent reports show good progress on what will become the largest battery storage facility of its kind. It will boast capacities of 182.5 MW and 730 MWh when completed in 2021.

Sustainable Dredging Practices: Minimizing Environmental Footprints

Article - 20 Oct 2023

Even though dredging is considered beneficial, it impacts the environment. Learn about the different sustainable dredging practices that are minimizing environmental footprints.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Nuclear Power Stations

Article - 26 May 2022

This article will explore nuclear power station advantages, such as cost-effectiveness and low emissions, and disadvantages, including the important environmental issues they raise.

Scalable Waste-to-Energy Solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa

Article - 5 Jul 2021

A first-of-its-kind waste-to-energy scheme has been successfully implemented in Addis Ababa, empowering a new era of sustainable waste management for Sub-Saharan African cities.

Life Cycle Assessment: an Introduction to Concepts and Applications

Article - 5 May 2014

A life cycle analysis (LCA) is an internationally accepted methodology (e.g. AS/NZA ISO 14044:2006, ISO 14040 (2006) and ISO 14044 (2006)) for analysing the environmental impacts of a process, product...