Revolutionizing Solar Power Generation: The Breakthrough Hot-Cold Design That Makes STEGs 15 Times More Efficient University of Rochester researchers have developed a way to make solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) 15 times more efficient by implementing a groundbreaking hot-cold design. This innovative approach has the potential to revolutionize the field of solar power generation and significantly […]
Record-breaking perovskite indoor solar cells harvest six times more energy
Record-breaking Perovskite Indoor Solar Cells Harvest Six Times More Energy Indoor light is an untapped source of energy for billions of small electronics. Devices like remote controls, temperature sensors, and smoke detectors could benefit from a reliable and sustainable power source that indoor solar cells can provide. Recently, perovskite indoor solar cells have broken records […]
Revolutionising research towards a sustainable future with circular economy: A tale of two institutes
Revolutionising Research Towards a Sustainable Future with Circular Economy: A Tale of Two Institutes In the quest for a sustainable future, the concept of a circular economy has gained significant traction in recent years. This approach aims to minimize waste and promote the efficient use of resources by keeping products and materials in use for […]
New Jersey reaches $875m settlement over PFAS contamination with major chemical companies
New Jersey Reaches $875m Settlement Over PFAS Contamination with Major Chemical Companies In a significant step towards environmental accountability, New Jersey has reached an $875 million settlement with major chemical companies Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva to address the widespread PFAS contamination in the state. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals […]
US nuclear fusion ignition gets breakthrough with mighty THOR’s ‘burning plasma’
US Nuclear Fusion Ignition Gets Breakthrough with Mighty THOR’s ‘Burning Plasma’ A research team led by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), in collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has achieved a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable energy through nuclear fusion. The team’s experiment, named THOR […]
Using lithium as wall material in reactors could boost nuclear fusion: US scientists
Using Lithium as Wall Material in Reactors Could Boost Nuclear Fusion: US Scientists Scientists have discovered a unique type of lithium wall behavior that could help design a more efficient nuclear fusion reactor. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the way we harness energy and could lead to a cleaner and more sustainable future. […]
New 3D printer can make coffee mug from banana peels, turns food waste into useful goods
From Food Waste to Useful Goods: MIT’s 3D Printer Revolutionizes Recycling Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a specialized 3D printer that has the capability to transform food waste into useful goods. In a groundbreaking innovation, this new technology enables the creation of everyday items, such as a coffee mug, using […]
Japan’s new solar film aims to power rooftops ruled out by heavy panel weight
Japan’s New Solar Film Aims to Power Rooftops Ruled Out by Heavy Panel Weight A new project kicked off in Japan is developing next-generation solar cells to install on rooftops that were previously unsuitable for traditional solar panels due to their weight. The innovative solar film, a joint effort by researchers at the University of […]
Hydrogen breakthrough: New liquid stores clean fuel at room temperature
Hydrogen Breakthrough: New Liquid Stores Clean Fuel at Room Temperature Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and Kyoto University have formulated a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of clean energy storage. The innovative approach involves a new liquid that can store hydrogen at room temperature and ambient pressure, eliminating the need for […]
World’s first nuclear reactor producing 200 tons of hydrogen daily launched in US
World’s First Nuclear Reactor Producing 200 Tons of Hydrogen Daily Launched in US In a significant advancement for integrated clean energy systems, NuScale Power Corporation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by launching the world’s first nuclear reactor capable of producing a staggering 200 tons of hydrogen daily. […]