Addressing the negative environmental impacts caused by fossil fuels and conventional refrigerants requires alternative and sustainable cooling solutions.
Martin Grolms
Martin is expert in the fields of mobility, innovation, and energy. He studied mechanical engineering as well as communication science and has 15 years of experience in public relations as well as writing technical articles for newspapers and trade press.
Magnetic wood can shield against electromagnetic interference
Scientists create a lightweight wood with incorporated magnetic nanoparticles for electromagnetic interference shielding.
New production method of graphene enables transparent solar cells
A new way of making large sheets of graphene could lead to ultra-lightweight, flexible solar cells, and to new classes of light-emitting devices and other thin-film electronics
Overcoming global challenges with microalgae biorefineries
Microalgal biorefinery has emerged as one of the sustainable solutions for the production of biofuels and biochemicals. However, there are still some difficulties to be solved.
Quasi-solid zinc metal batteries could power the wearables of tomorrow
Zinc metal batteries built using a novel hydrogel electrolyte show remarkable performance and processability, making them suitable for the next generation of wearable energy storage devices.
Chemical recycling of plastic waste provides useful feedstock
Chemical transformation of waste plastics into value-added chemicals can be a convenient avenue to supplement current recycling processes.
The right materials are essential to the design of future fusion reactors
Jan Coenen is one of the leading scientists when it comes to materials in fusion reactors. We caught up with him to pick his brain about the viability of fusion reactors and his research in the area.
We need to engage and exchange for a sustainable water economy
A promising approach to establishing a circular water economy and improved technologies requires active involvement and collaboration from all members of society.
Affordable seismic dampers for residential and commercial buildings
Novel graphene‐reinforced elastomeric isolators are a viable, low‐cost alternative to reinforce buildings against earthquake damage.
New smart materials from ionic liquid–polymer composites
The combination of ionic liquids with polymers allows the development of smart materials with superior properties and tailored functionalities for several areas of application.