Batteries are a growing source of ‘forever chemical’ pollution, warns study
Researchers have discovered that the manufacturing and disposal of lithium ion batteries is a large and growing source of environmental contamination from a sub-class...
New graphene technology could make batteries safer and more powerful
Researchers from Swansea University, in partnership with Wuhan University of Technology and Shenzhen University, have developed an exciting new technique for creating large-scale graphene...
Scientists develop all-in-one solution to eliminate ‘forever chemicals’ from water
Chemical engineers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have created a groundbreaking system that can trap and destroy harmful "forever chemicals" in water.
These...
How much microplastic are you drinking? New tool helps you count
Microplastics and nanoplastics are everywhere—in our food, water, and even the air we breathe.
These tiny plastic particles have been found in various parts of...
Scientists discover new battery material that could revolutionize energy storage
Scientists at MIT have discovered a new type of battery material that could revolutionize energy storage, making it cheaper and more efficient.
This discovery could...
This sprayable gel could protect homes and buildings from wildfires
As wildfires become more frequent and intense due to climate change, finding new ways to protect homes and critical infrastructure is more important than...
Scientists create roadmap to design smart gels with extraordinary properties
Imagine a material that can change its shape, respond to light, or even act like an artificial muscle—all on demand.
This is the promise of...
Scientists create innovative perovskite crystals for advanced optical devices
Scientists have made an exciting breakthrough in the field of photonics by developing innovative perovskite crystals that can be used in advanced optical devices.
These...
Scientists turn whisky waste into valuable chemicals
A team of scientists has developed a groundbreaking method to transform waste from whisky production into valuable bio-based chemicals, potentially revolutionizing the chemical manufacturing...
Stanford scientists find cheaper, greener way to extract lithium
A groundbreaking new technology developed by researchers at Stanford University could change the way lithium is extracted from brines.
This method promises to be much...