Researchers project significant energy gains from using floating solar on just 3.5 percent of waterbodies in the Northeastern U.S., even with approaches that preserve biodiversity and recreation.
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Scientists at EPFL have unraveled the details of the first crucial step in the oxygen evolution reaction, a bottleneck for clean hydrogen production, using advanced simulations and machine learning techniques.
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Water consumption is outstripping supply. The National Geographic Society says we are consuming eight times more water than we did a century ago, a concern that is leading to the 'water gap', where renewable water sources can't keep pace with demand.
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The method's overall carbon emissions are on par with those of other green hydrogen technologies.
Gang Wu and his team developed a dual-metal site catalyst that efficiently converts carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide in electrolyzers at industrial current densities
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In this article, Towler and Sam Rogers, co-founders of Tandem Ventures, present their experience working with Whale Wise's innovative use of customized drones for scientific research.
EPFL engineers have examined the use of geothermal energy in two very different applications: a metro station and an underground data center. The works had a focus on the internal airflow conditions of these structures and possible optimization of the mechanical ventilation.
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These devices could pack three times as much energy per pound as today's best EV batteries, offering a lightweight option for powering trucks, planes, or ships.
Sustainability has been one of the key topics at Formnext for several years now. It is becoming increasingly important, especially when it comes to innovations in the field of plastic materials.
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Watch the webinar on sustainable PCB manufacturing hosted by Voltera and Jiva Materials.
In this episode, we explore how the simple act of popcorn popping inspired researchers at Carnegie Mellon University to revolutionize the synthesis of MXenes—a class of 2D materials known for their radiation shielding properties.
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Today's carbon capture systems suffer a tradeoff between efficient capture and release, but a new approach developed at MIT can boost overall efficiency.
While the shortage of available housing is alarming, the quality of life for low-income households and elderly populations is also a major concern. So how can society address this enormous challenge?
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This article discusses how RTC modules enhance EV charging infrastructure and the role of Micro Crystal, a leading provider of automotive-qualified RTC modules, in providing highly reliable, low-power timing solutions.
Iron-rich hematite, commonly found in rocks and soil, turns out to have magnetic properties that make it a promising material for ultrafast next-generation computing.
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