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Wear it, then recycle it: innovative dissolvable textiles from gelatin

Imagine a T-shirt you can wear a few times and then dissolve in water to create a new shirt. This futuristic concept is now closer...

Researchers triple solid oxide fuel cell efficiency with new coating technology

A research team has made a breakthrough in improving the performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). They developed a catalyst coating that enhances SOFC...

Scientists develop new membrane to improve lithium extraction from salt lakes

In a significant breakthrough for lithium recovery, researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences...

Scientists create efficient catalyst for green hydrogen production

Hydrogen (H2) is a promising fuel that can help reduce greenhouse gases, especially if it’s produced by splitting water (H2O) using renewable energy. While this...

Scientists develop new strategy to stabilize zinc-ion batteries for longer life

Researchers have developed a new method to make zinc-ion batteries more stable and longer-lasting. This breakthrough, led by Professor Hu Linhua from Hefei Institutes of...

Scientists create green floor to replace steel in construction

Researchers from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine have developed a groundbreaking, eco-friendly floor panel that could...

Scientists create tougher cement inspired by seashells

Engineers at Princeton University have taken inspiration from oyster and abalone shells to develop a new cement composite that is much stronger and more...

Hydrogen: The green energy game-changer?

Green hydrogen has the potential to transform our energy system, addressing supply issues and reducing emissions. But its success depends on how cheaply it can...

Scientists create revolutionary fatigue-free ferroelectric material

Researchers at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with the University of Electronic...

Scientists develop electrified charcoal sponge to capture CO₂ from air

Researchers have created a new, low-cost, and energy-efficient method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air using an electrified charcoal "sponge." This breakthrough...