Mind the gap: Carbon dioxide corrosion problems in a world of carbon dioxide conversion research. Understanding the surface chemistry and electrochemistry and how they affect the overarching systems.
Next-Generation Batteries
A special issue of Advanced Materials on next-generation batteries.
Cellulose-Paper-Based Flexible Electronics [Video]
The recent progress and challenges in the field of micro/nanostructured paper for portable electronics.
Technoeconomic Assessment of Hydrothermal Liquefaction Oil from Lignin
Lignin is a by-product of the Kraft pulping process and is typically burned for energy within the pulp and paper mill plant. Due to energy efficiency measures in Kraft pulp mills, its availability has recently greatly increased. This surplus lignin provides a readily available feedstock for conversion into a phenolic-rich bio-oil via hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL).
Modularized Production of Fuels: From Distributed, Wasted, or Stranded Feedstocks
Waste carbon could displace about 10 percent of the petroleum imported by the US, while simultaneously consuming wastes that are now economically or environmentally burdensome.
The Risks of using Waterbodies to Heat and Cool Infrastructure
Waterbodies such as oceans, lakes, rivers and aquifers represent large reserves of thermal energy, which can be used to heat or cool nearby buildings and infrastructure.
Climate Change Threats and Responses in the GCC Region
Looking at the sustainability pathways of in the Gulf region towards achieving a low-carbon development and achieving a post-fossil-fuel transformation.
World First US–Australia Biofuel Flight
Qantas used biofuel processed from a non-food, industrial type of mustard seed for a historic trans-Pacific 15 hour flight saving 18 000kg in carbon emissions.
Carbon Dioxide Desalination
Imagine a scenario where CO2 greenhouse gas emissions could be used to desalinate briny water. This would be a creative way of killing two birds with one stone, namely helping to ameliorate global-warming-induced climate change and producing high quality water for agriculture and drinking purposes.
Decarbonizing Natural Gas: Methane Fuel without Carbon Dioxide
A fascinating approach for utilizing the chemical energy contained in the carbon–hydrogen bonds of methane without the co-production of carbon dioxide in the combustion process is discussed.