Researchers develop method that can recycle water used in fracking and drilling
The current volume of wastewater - the result of water forced underground to fracture rock - is estimated at 250 million barrels per day.
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Joseph Shavit
- Jun 8, 2022
Solar cell innovation generates 1,000x more power
The result surprised even the research group: compared to pure barium titanate, the current flow was up to 1,000 times stronger.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 8, 2022
Researchers develop solid-state alternative to lithium batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are currently the preferred technology to power electric vehicles, but they're too expensive for long-duration storage
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 8, 2022
MIT researchers invent $4 solar-powered desalination device
An estimated two-thirds of humanity is affected by shortages of water and in the developing world face a lack of dependable electricity.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 7, 2022
A 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 can be achieved. Here’s how
Reducing emissions will require major policy changes such as doubling the amount of electricity generated from renewables and a shift to EVs
Joseph Shavit
- May 31, 2022
Turning high-rise buildings into batteries
With the rapid reduction in the costs of renewable energy generation, there is a growing need for energy storage technologies.
Joseph Shavit
- May 18, 2022
Major infrared breakthrough could lead to solar power at night
The sun’s enormous energy may soon be harnessed in the dark of night following a significant advance in thermal capture technology.
Joseph Shavit
- May 14, 2022
Algae-powered computing: Scientists create reliable and renewable biological photovoltaic cell
Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year—using light and water.
Joseph Shavit
- May 14, 2022
Ultrathin fuel cell uses the body's own sugar to generate electricity
Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen to electricity with water vapour as the only by-product, making them an attractive green alternative.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 28, 2022
A spice found in most kitchens is key to greener, more efficient fuel cells
Turmeric and gold are used to create an electrode that requires 100 times less energy to efficiently convert ethanol into electricity.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 27, 2022
Major innovation in environmentally friendly 'Proton Batteries'
In the constant search for environment-friendly alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, proton batteries are proven to have great potential.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 26, 2022
Nanotechnology turns bricks into batteries
Red bricks — some of the world’s cheapest and most familiar building materials — can be converted into energy storage units.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 26, 2022
Powerhouse hydrogen fuel cell made from iron instead of platinum
Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen to electricity with water vapour as the only by-product, making them an attractive green alternative.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 24, 2022
Sapphire fibre could enable cleaner energy and air-travel
Researchers have developed a sensor made of sapphire fiber that can tolerate extreme temperatures with efficiency and emission reduction.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 23, 2022
Prototype nuclear battery packs 10 times more power
Researchers have optimized the design of a nuclear battery generating power from the beta decay of nickel-63, a radioactive isotope.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 21, 2022
Stanford scientists develop rechargeable batteries that hold 6x more charge
Researchers developed rechargeable batteries that can store up to six times more charge than ones that are currently commercially available.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 13, 2022
Converting solar energy to electricity on demand
New energy system makes it possible to capture solar energy, store it for up to eighteen years and release it when and where it is needed.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 6, 2022
‘Freeze-thaw battery’ locks in energy for months without losing capacity
Molten-salt battery locks in energy for months without losing capacity and marks step toward seasonal storage of grid-scale energy.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 14, 2022
Gravity can solve clean energy's biggest tech problem
The system hoists 30 tonne “mobile masses” into the air using excess energy. When the need arises for the power, the mass descends.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 12, 2022
Giant floating solar panel flowers provide clean energy to coal-addicted Korea
The solar project on the 17-mile-long reservoir in Hapcheon is able to generate 41.5 megawatts, enough to provide power for 60,000 people
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