University of Wisconsin-Madison chemical engineers have made a breakthrough in computational chemistry by developing a model of catalytic reactions at the atomic scale. This new…
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The new inks use nanotechnology to control the temperature in everyday environments. Credit: Dr. Mohammad Taha, University of Melbourne Phase change inks using nanotechnology have…
Structure of Heliotron J device. Credit: KyotoU/Heliotron J group Plasma physicists from Ukraine, Germany and Japan collaborate to spark fusion power. Despite being forced to…
The hydrogen economy could increase levels of atmospheric methane. Credit: Bumper DeJesus Research conducted by Princeton University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association suggests…
Using energy from light equivalent to sunlight the artificial photosynthesis system uses enzymes and a rhodium catalyst to produce a biodegradable plastic precursor. Now for…
In a groundbreaking development, researchers have successfully “hacked” the initial stages of photosynthesis – the natural process that fuels the majority of life on Earth.…
Window shades with cellular or honeycomb structures were found to provide higher energy savings during winter than generic venetian blinds, potentially saving millions of tons…
ORNL’s award-winning ultraclean condensing high-efficiency natural gas furnace features an affordable add-on technology that can remove more than 99.9% of acidic gases and other emissions.…
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new technology that can reuse aging electric vehicle batteries by managing them as an energy storage…
The scientists demonstrated that the enzyme, called Huc, turns hydrogen gas into an electrical current. Australian researchers have discovered an enzyme that can convert air…
The study explores the potential of underground salt deposits as multi-functional storage for hydrogen, heat transfer to geothermal plants, and CO2 storage. A common ingredient, salt,…
An analysis published in Scientific Reports reveals that over 2 million citizens in 30 European countries have participated in thousands of projects and initiatives aimed…
Chemist Dave Heldebrant, a recently selected fellow of the American Chemical Society who holds a joint appointment with Washington State University, has helped design several…
A new method to convert low-density plastic waste to fuel and raw materials promises to help close the carbon cycle. Credit: Art by Melanie Hess-Robinson…
Solar-thermal technology has potential as an environmentally friendly energy source to address the fossil fuel crisis. However, current solar energy harvesters have limitations in scalability…
Scientists in China have proposed and realized a new concept—barocaloric thermal batteries based on the unique inverse barocaloric effect. With this they can extract thermal…
The Advanced Materials cover illustration shows the surface of the halide perovskite structure being modified by a large organic cation. The cation diffuses through the…
Using sunlight to power the photoredox system pyruvic acid and CO¬2 are converted into fumaric acid, by malate dehydrogenase and fumarase. Credit: Yutaka Amao, Osaka…
A team of engineers has made a significant advancement toward the development of fast-charging lithium-metal batteries, according to a recent paper published in Nature Energy.…
Hsu Group created models of how their material could cut energy costs in typical buildings in 15 different U.S. cities, finding that, on average, the…