New nanomaterials could revolutionize clean energy with hydrogen production
Have you ever thought about how nanotechnology could change our approach to clean energy?
Recent research is exploring tiny structures called nanoscale covalent organic frameworks...
How does superglue work, and what the heck is electroadhesion
How would you stick a slice of banana to a sheet of copper?
Until a few months ago, you couldn’t.
But a new discovery called “hard-soft...
Innovative membrane uses humidity to capture carbon dioxide from the air
A new humidity-driven membrane has been developed to help capture carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the air, a significant advancement in the fight against...
Scientists use 3D-printed ceramic to remove harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water
Engineers at the University of Bath have developed a new method to remove harmful 'forever chemicals' from water using 3D printing.
These chemicals, known as...
New eco-friendly process uses light and enzymes to create greener chemicals
Scientists at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have made a major breakthrough in creating greener agricultural chemicals and everyday products.
Researchers...
Scientists develop high-density nano carbon filters for smaller, more efficient electronics
A team of researchers has created high-density three-dimensional carbon tube nanoarray electrodes for use in line-filtering capacitors, showing great potential for high-performance, miniaturized filter...
Scientists achieve breakthrough in microscopy for delicate materials
An international team of scientists, led by Trinity College Dublin, has developed an innovative imaging method using advanced microscopes.
This breakthrough significantly reduces the time...
Scientists discover tin layer prevents short-circuiting in lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are widely used because they charge quickly, have high energy density, and can be recharged many times.
However, they have a major drawback:...
Scientists develop new method to improve all-solid-state lithium batteries
Researchers at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with international collaborators, have made a...
Think glass bottles are better for the planet? Think again!
Is a glass bottle of orange juice better for the planet than a plastic one?
You might be surprised. A study by food scientists at...