Energy, fuels and sustainable energy – Page 5
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OpinionLetters: June 2023
Readers discuss energy strategies and the rarity of rare earth metals, and call for survey volunteers
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ResearchFlexible silicon solar cells could be rolled out on tricky to cover buildings
Bendy silicon cells should be cheaper than thin-film alternative
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OpinionMaking a materials difference to batteries
One thing is certain about the future: it’s uncertain!
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NewsNew carbon dioxide pollution standards proposed for US power plants
US environment agency estimates its new regulation would avoid over 600 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 2042
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FeatureThe Sun rises on perovskites
With the first solar cells scheduled for commercial sale this year, Tim Wogan looks at the long, hard road to producing stable perovskite photovoltaics
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ResearchRecycling wind turbine blades by breaking them down into their constituent chemicals
Thermoset plastics that normally end up in landfill can be selectively depolymerised using a ruthenium catalyst
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ResearchBio-nano approach flips artificial photosynthesis for hydrogen on its head
Bacterium supplies electrons to nanoparticles to catalyse water splitting
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OpinionBattery materials going up in smoke
We cannot afford to simply throw away, rather than recycle, these valuable resources
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FeatureThe lithium rush
Move over, gold; lithium is now the metal in global demand. Kit Chapman untangles the global politics around the sought-after resource
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FeatureThe long-term energy storage challenge
In a renewably powered future, how will the grid cope when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing? Rachel Brazil looks at the options
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BusinessBattery recyclers race to increase capacity and efficiency
As battery demand grows, recycling needs to capture more of the valuable resources in each cell
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WebinarDriving the battery recycling revolution
Hear from experts about steps being taken to improve Li-ion battery recycling technology
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ArticleGetting the measure of rechargeable batteries
The precision tools needed to manufacture safe and high quality batteries
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FeatureBuilding better batteries
The next generation of battery technologies might pack significantly more power into the electric cars and mobile devices of the future. James Mitchell Crow reports
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ResearchSolar hydrogen production scaled up in real world test
Pilot plant could be stepping stone to industrial production of green hydrogen by splitting water
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ResearchUnexpected autocatalytic effect gives light-driven enzyme a boost to synthesise green fuels
Discovery could enhance production of liquid fuels by algae
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ResearchBiocompatible battery starves cancer cells of oxygen
Implantable self-charging battery creates hypoxic conditions to help kill tumour cells
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NewsHydrogen champion calls on UK government to work with industry to scale-up investment
Transport and storage infrastructure needed to reach 10GW by 2030
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ResearchDeveloping custom apparatus to determine battery electrolyte sweet spots
Susan Perkin discusses the unique technique she uses to understand liquids and how they interact with surfaces