High-efficiency silicon solar cells go on a roll
Lightweight and flexible, these solar cells could power airships and drones, or be easily integrated into electric vehicles and building facades
Lightweight and flexible, these solar cells could power airships and drones, or be easily integrated into electric vehicles and building facades
The latest evolution of the artificial leaf converts carbon dioxide and water into high-energy ethanol that can be directly used in car engines
“All you need to add is sugar and the cells do the rest” . . . enabling low-emissions manufacture of drugs and fuels
Whereas previous recycling techniques have focused on material redesign, this new technique works on today’s turbine blade materials
A simple technique to make paper bags stronger, even when wet, would make them more reusable—and they can still be used for biofuel at the end
Microwaves could process silicon solar cells using less time and energy than high-temperature furnaces, while also making panels easier to disassemble and recycle
The printing technique, which uses no harsh chemicals and only mild temperatures, paves the way for sustainable electronics of the future
One team showed how nuclear plant shutdowns could cause 1000s of pollution-related deaths; another found nuclear has the least environmental impact among low-carbon energy sources.
Infusing engineered wood with citrus peel and coconut oil extracts gives a sustainable material that stores heat during the day and releases it at night
A new simple hybrid setup allows bacteria to capture CO2 and produce biodegradable plastic for days, boosting output by 100x previous efforts.