Post-combustion CO2 capture presents a great opportunity to reduce emissions, but some hurdles still exist before widespread deployment can be considered.
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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.
Cut CO2 emissions with innovative polymers
DuPont shows how advanced materials, design and processing converge to help automakers cut CO2 emissions and conserve fuel.
Swedish Energy Agency provides $6M loan to Sol Voltaics
Loan will further the commercial development of Solink nanomaterial.
New process can convert waste sulfur into plastic for batteries
Process can transform waste sulfur into a lightweight plastic that may improve batteries for electric cars, reports a University of Arizona-led team.
Organic solar cells build on biodegradable, recyclable substrates
Efficient solar cells can be fabricated using natural substrates derived from plants such as trees.
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