A team from Sechenov University and Russian colleagues developed a method for obtaining substances that accelerate the binding of hydrogen molecules with hydrocarbons via double bonds. The peculiarity of this approach lies ...
Materials Science
Oct 10, 2018
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Sandia National Laboratories engineers have developed new fractal-like, concentrating solar power receivers for small- to medium-scale use that are up to 20 percent more effective at absorbing sunlight than current technology.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 25, 2017
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A simple, green method that applies a protective coating to semiconductors could help to develop these materials for many applications, from batteries to biosensors.
Nanophysics
Mar 22, 2017
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Sandia National Laboratories is working with three industry partners to commercialize a distributed power system that can produce cheaper, cleaner, more efficient electricity.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 20, 2017
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A proposed recovery technique for oil extraction developed by a Penn State–led research team not only outperforms existing drilling and recovery techniques, but also has the potential to sequester more carbon dioxide in ...
Environment
Dec 16, 2015
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Coffee: It leaves some people feeling fit and refreshed; in others, it makes their heart race. Scientists have developed several decaffeination processes to allow even people who react badly to caffeine to enjoy a cup of ...
Other
Aug 14, 2014
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Everyone has heard that carbon dioxide is responsible for global warming. But the gas also has some positive characteristics. Researchers are now impregnating plastics with compressed CO2 in a process that could lead to new ...
Materials Science
Jan 3, 2011
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With Europe's ambitious plastic recycling strategy and growing public awareness, a plastic pollution-free future seems more and more possible despite current obstacles. For example, the EU already recycles 32.5% of its 29.1 ...
Polymers
Aug 30, 2021
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