Energy, fuels and sustainable energy – Page 29
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NewsTomato waste turned into electricity
US researchers are generating electricity with a microbial electrochemical cell that runs off discarded food
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OpinionCutting the science travel footprint
Scientists should think about their own carbon footprint if they want to inspire public action on climate change, says Stuart Capstick
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PodcastElements of Power by David Abraham – Book club
This month we learn of the problems that arise from mining rare metals in David Abraham’s The Elements of Power
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ResearchLightest ever solar cell sits on the surface of a bubble
All-in-one fabrication process allows ultrathin solar cells to be built
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ResearchNew photocatalyst shows promise for fuel production
Converts carbon monoxide into high-value hydrocarbons
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FeatureThe white stuff
With potential health concerns raised over nanosize forms of TiO2, Emma Davies explores the ubiquitous white pigment’s past, present and future
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ResearchBurn to boost silver salvage from solar cells
Improved sterling recovery cuts environmental impact of solar cell recycling
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ResearchSolar cells firing on all cylinders
Cylindrical solar cells have better efficiencies throughout the day, independent of the angle of the sun
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ResearchSprucing up biofuel with renewable antioxidants
Coniferous bio-oil found to be an effective biodiesel stabiliser
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ResearchHarvesting hydrogen from tough biomass
Electrolytic device unlocks energy in lignin and cellulose
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ResearchDip coating to solve perovskite moisture sensitivity
Replacing ions in surface layer may help promising solar cells to maintain moisture stability
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ResearchCarbon dioxide-to-methanol catalyst ignites ‘fuel from air’ debate
Nobel winner’s team hopes ‘air capture’ of greenhouse gas can store renewable energy – but others see problems
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ResearchEthanol to butanol conversion shows sustainable potential
Borrowed hydrogen chemistry drives reaction to obtain useful fuel from biomass
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ResearchStable caesium-doped perovskites boost silicon solar cells
Caesium may help to eliminate problem of halide segregation in perovskites
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Opinion
The judgement of Paris
Our environmental ambitions are only as good as the companies we keep
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ResearchChallenging efficiency records of solar hydrogen production
Lack of standardised techniques indicates we are basing our future on inaccurate numbers