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Disposing of PPE Waste Materials During COVID

COVID-19 has also affected waste creation and composition, as well as disposal and waste management in the pollution process.

8 Nov 2021

Nanowires Can Make Solar Panels More Efficient and Cheaper

A team of researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has formulated a technique for creating an ultra-high material efficient solar cell incorporating semiconductor nanowires. If this is positioned on top of a traditional silicon-based solar cell, the efficiency of present-day Si solar cells could potentially double in a cost-effective manner.

8 Nov 2021

Boosting the Environmentally Sustainable Recycling of Spent Graphite from Lithium-Ion Batteries

The latest research in ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering has revealed that sustainable environmentally-friendly recycling of graphite is possible by considering the environmental footprint layout via the life cycle assessment (LCA) process.

7 Nov 2021

Reducing Blast Furnace Use to Save the Planet

As governments and international organizations face increasing pressure to enact more robust and stringent climate policy, the steel sector has in turn been required to implement lower-emission technology on a wide scale.

7 Nov 2021

Using Catalytic Pyrolysis to Transform Plastic Wastes into Sustainable Fuel

More than 300 million tons of plastic waste are produced annually, which causes serious environmental issues because of plastic's life cycle and the difficulty of eliminating it.

5 Nov 2021

Protecting Recycled Concrete with Microbial Cultures

Concrete production weighs heavy on the environment, responsible for around 50% of overall waste generated worldwide.

3 Nov 2021

UQ Research Unlocks the Technology to Produce Unbreakable Screens

Cracked phone screens could become a thing of the past thanks to breakthrough research conducted at The University of Queensland.

29 Oct 2021

Floating Solar Panels in the Ocean

With the growing demand for energy across the world, the planet must move to renewable energy sources rapidly to meet internationally agreed targets to reduce carbon emissions. Solar floating photovoltaic systems show enormous potential as part of the renewable energy mix. A 2021 paper published in Energies has explored this topic of research.

28 Oct 2021

More Efficient Solar Power Thanks to Thin-film Technology

Thanks to new thin-film technology, perovskites could bring increased efficiency to solar panel manufacturing for a lower cost.

28 Oct 2021

New DSX1000 Software Adds Powerful Analytical Capabilities for Fast, Efficient Workflows

The Olympus DSX1000 digital microscope has earned a reputation for exceptional image quality and ease of use.

From Evident Corporation - NDT 28 Oct 2021

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Sustainable Technologies News

Disposing of PPE Waste Materials During COVID

Nanowires Can Make Solar Panels More Efficient and Cheaper

Boosting the Environmentally Sustainable Recycling of Spent Graphite from Lithium-Ion Batteries

Reducing Blast Furnace Use to Save the Planet

Using Catalytic Pyrolysis to Transform Plastic Wastes into Sustainable Fuel

Protecting Recycled Concrete with Microbial Cultures

UQ Research Unlocks the Technology to Produce Unbreakable Screens

Floating Solar Panels in the Ocean

More Efficient Solar Power Thanks to Thin-film Technology

New DSX1000 Software Adds Powerful Analytical Capabilities for Fast, Efficient Workflows

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Sustainable Technologies News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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