The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, better known as Cop26, held in Glasgow, UK, is a crucial opportunity for world leaders to gather and agree how nations will work together to reduce and mitigate the impacts of climate change. There is much at stake, and many political, economic and societal factors are involved in overcoming this global challenge. One thing of which we can be certain is that chemical science will make a significant contribution to the innovations and technologies needed for a greener future.
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The Royal Society of Chemistry aims to use Cop26 as a springboard to a more sustainable future. Rachel Brazil reports
Sustainable Extricko is using superheated steam and pressure to recycle intractable materials used in sailing
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Upcycled amide can efficiently capture carbon dioxide from flue gases, as well as air
A carbon-neutral future depends on smarter materials and circular thinking
Butter made from captured CO2 is the latest food item to make headlines, highlighting growing interest in this field
With UK plants facing closure, what are the options and issues around different renewable fuels?
Once-promising kesterite solar technology has finally broken through its efficiency ceiling, jumping from a decade-long stall at 12.6% to nearly 17% in just three years – putting commercial viability within reach.
The biophysical chemist on the link between climbing and reducing the use of toxic chemicals
Power sources made from cotton yarn could power new wearable electronics
New process uses light and gold nanoparticles to hydrogenate carbon dioxide into key chemical feedstock
Join us on 16 October to learn about state-of-the-art synthesis coming from one of the world’s leading catalysis research groups
‘Supercooling’ material could drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption associated with air conditioning units
Project hopes to supply Europe with fertiliser as renewable energy generation is ramped up
Electrochemical cell used to increase density of deuterium fuel
Cottonseed oil used to confer wrinkle and water resistance
Huge quantities of metals and other elements are discarded each year in mining waste
Reliabilities of modules manufactured in the late 1980s and early 1990s provide design lessons for modern photovoltaics
Motorsports are saving the world
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