Speeding Discovery of New Solar Cell Materials
A broad class of materials called perovskites is considered one of the most promising avenues for developing new, more efficient solar cells. But the virtually limitless [...]
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A Viable Climate Solution? Methane to CO2
A relatively simple process could help turn the tide of climate change while also turning a healthy profit. That’s one of the hopeful visions outlined in a new Stanford-led [...]
Recycling biosolids to make sustainable bricks
How can you recycle the world’s stockpiles of treated sewage sludge and boost sustainability in the construction industry, all at the same time? Turn those biosolids into [...]
Energy-Generating Bricks Use Thermal Differential
A recently developed thermal brick has the capability of providing affordable energy and shelter for developing countries or temporary communities. An international team of [...]
Will Your Car’s Body be Your Battery?
In the same way that the technology industry is looking at energy harvesting through advanced textiles for people, a research team in Sweden is believes it can store energy [...]
Freeze-Dried Bacteria Enable Biodegradable Paper Batteries
With all the attention devoted to lithium ion batteries, limited lithium sources, and the scarcity and expense of precious metals needed for these batteries, such as cobalt, [...]
Waste Plastic to Car Fuel…and New Plastic
We all know that plastics recycling can be a tricky business — in most cases it has to be clean and sorted properly, which makes it a burden for both consumers and [...]
Is E.coli Key to More Efficient Solar?
E.coli and solar are not usually two terms we mention in the same sentence. E.coli bacteria are responsible for some of the worst food poisoning outbreaks in the world, while [...]
Storing Solar Energy Through Photosynthesis
The idea of using renewable energy to make renewable fuel is the best of both worlds. A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing [...]
Stopping Styrofoam Insulation: “Nanowood” Blocks More Heat
Styrofoam, a trademarked product of Dow Chemical and a form of polystyrene foam, has been a necessary evil for many years, offering a lightweight insulation for many [...]
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