Energy, fuels and sustainable energy – Page 10
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ResearchSub-zero water splitting marks a new dawn for solar hydrogen production
Method could provide a renewable energy source for the most remote and inhospitable locations in the world
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FeatureThe long road to sustainable lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries could save the planet from petrol-driven cars, but do the batteries themselves live up to their sustainable reputation? Katharine Sanderson investigates efforts to make batteries better
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ResearchPhotocatalytic system mimics sunflowers by bending towards light
Phototropism boosts photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production
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NewsDrax plant to use Mitsubishi’s carbon capture technology in pursuit of negative emissions
Amine solvent in use at 13 other plants could be deployed at Yorkshire plant by 2027
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ResearchIodine revealed to be killer species that destroys tin-based perovskites
New insights into the mechanism that inactivates tin solar cells could lead to greener, more efficient devices
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ResearchChloroplasts enhanced with artificial dyes adsorb more solar energy
AIEgen-modified chloroplasts can adsorb ultraviolet radiation and increase the efficiency of photosynthesis
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BusinessShell to sell US refinery stake to Mexican state-owned petroleum company
Pemex will take full control of Deer Park refinery, as Mexico’s president moves to gain energy independence
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ArticlePeering inside a working battery
Characterisation techniques have reached the point where they can monitor in real-time what’s going on inside a battery. This is the way to a better battery and a more sustainable world.
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ArticleBetter batteries for a more sustainable world
Detailed characterisation is the best chance scientists have to make sure that the next generation of batteries are sustainable, recyclable and packed with energy.
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PodcastBatteries: The bedrock of the sustainable future
In this special podcast, find out how understanding the chemistry and materials that go into batteries marks the first step towards making them safer and increasing energy density, and unlocks new opportunities for reuse and recycling
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ResearchNew type of crystal expels liquid when squeezed
Accidental discovery uncovers crystalline solid with very unusual property
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ResearchIntegrated design gives lithium–air battery room to breathe safely
Improved stability and cycling brings battery with highest theoretical energy density closer to market
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WebinarLi-ion battery electrolyte degradation characterization by mass spectrometry
Join us to learn how to streamline your battery research
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BusinessGovernment clears merger of SinoChem and ChemChina
China’s chemicals giants will unite under a state-run holding company
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NewsFrance steps up hydrogen research with €7 billion investment
‘Green’ hydrogen, fuel cells for vehicles and storage of the gas will all receive funding
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ArticleLighting the way to a sustainable future
A new generation of organic photovoltaics suggest a bright future for solar power generation
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NewsLack of ambition in China’s economic plan leaves net zero emissions ambition adrift
Only a modest 4.1% increase in energy generation from non-fossil sources by 2025 planned
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NewsA decade on Japan is still grappling with the environmental impact of Fukushima
Decontamination efforts appear to have been effective, but concerns remain about disposal of contaminated soil and water, as well as the need for long-term future monitoring
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ResearchBio-inspired scaffold sequesters lead in damaged perovskite solar cells
System to address environmental and safety concerns also boosts performance
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ResearchSeawater-splitting system could scale-up renewable hydrogen production
Simple cell has no moving parts making scale-up straightforward