What can we do if the IPCC’s response to climate change – assessment of risk, vulnerability, mitigation, adaptation and cost – fails to deliver?
Results for "fossil fuels"
Indium selenides as promising thermoelectric materials
New work summarizes progress on the structural characteristics, synthetic methods and thermoelectric properties of a new class of thermoelectric materials.
This is your Brain on Art: Metaforming Nature
Professor Geoff Ozin highlights the latest in a series of collaborations between himself and artist Todd Siler.
Is semiconductor photocatalysis photochemical or thermochemical or both? (and do we care?)
Professor Ozin addresses a fundamental concern in the field of photocatalysis.
Considering Emissions From Amine-Based CO2 Capture Before Deployment
Post-combustion CO2 capture presents a great opportunity to reduce emissions, but some hurdles still exist before widespread deployment can be considered.
Real or Artifact: CO2 Photo-Catalysis versus Carbon Contamination
Geoff Ozin asks if carbon dioxide capture and utilization, a potential solution to the CO2 problem, is feasible with today’s photo-conversion technology.
Degradation discovery could extend solar cell lifetime
Spiro-MeOTAD shows surprising behaviour in detailed OIST study.
Foundry researches thermal energy storage
Bavarian foundry is storing unused heat energy with the help of thermal oil and reduces fuel consumption.
Want to smash stuff on cellulose bioplastics? Just add polyethylene!
Bioplastics have often poor mechanical properties. Adding a small amount of traditional petroleum plastics solves the problem.
Ionic liquid thermocell will improve waste heat harvesting
Harvesting waste heat from power stations and even vehicle exhaust pipes could soon provide a valuable supply of electricity.
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