In the UK, researchers from Cambridge University have developed a solar-powered technology that converts carbon dioxide and water into liquid fuels that can be added directly to a car’s engine as drop-in fuel. While the technology is still at laboratory scale, the researchers say their ‘artificial leaves’ are an important step in the transition away […]
In Illinois, a team from the University of Illinois has quantified the plant cell properties in two C4 species, including cell shape, chloroplast size, and distribution of cell-to-cell connections called plasmodesmata, providing information that can change how people model photosynthesis thanks to their 3D reconstructions. This work is part of ROGUE, a research project that […]
In Illinois, Northwestern University researchers have worked with an international team of collaborators to create acetic acid out of carbon monoxide derived from captured carbon. The innovation, which uses a novel catalyst created in the lab of professor Ted Sargent, could spur new interest in carbon capture and storage. Lifecycle assessment databases showed the team […]
In Germany, new synthetic metabolic pathways for fixation of carbon dioxide could not only help to reduce the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere, but also replace conventional chemical manufacturing processes for pharmaceuticals and active ingredients with carbon-neutral, biological processes. A new study published in Nature Communications demonstrates a process that can turn carbon dioxide […]
In Malta, Malta Today reported that a group of researchers at the University of Malta are currently investigating the feasibility of producing green hydrogen out at sea by using energy generated by floating wind turbines. The project also foresees the use of an innovative piston technology developed by the University of Malta to store excess […]
In Tennessee, nonfood, plant-based biofuels have potential as a green alternative to fossil fuels, but the enzymes required for production are too inefficient and costly to produce. However, new research is shining a light on enzymes from fungi that could make biofuels economically viable. Enzymes called lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases, or LPMOs, excel at breaking down organic matter, […]
In Germany, composite materials provide stability in aircraft parts, sports equipment, and everyday household items. However, most of these materials have a poor carbon footprint and are not naturally degradable. A more sustainable alternative has been developed by a team from the University of Stuttgart from the Institute of Interfacial Process Engineering and Plasma Technology […]
In Switzerland, with participants from Austria, Slovenia, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland, researchers to produce and evaluate eco circuit boards made of various materials: In addition to nanofibrillated cellulose (CNF), wood wool and wood pulp are being investigated as a base; wood veneer is also being used as a base for the circuit boards. […]
In Germany, in the RUBIO project, 18 partners are turning the vision of a sustainable plastics industry into reality. Their goal is to use regionally available plant residues to create versatile, sustainable products that are recyclable and biodegradable. As part of the project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP is developing new types […]
In Ohio, The Sentinel Tribune reported that a new bio-based photocuring technology developed by a Bowling Green State University professor and graduate student is drawing the attention of top scientists at some of the country’s largest and most innovative companies. Jayaraman Sivaguru, Research Professor and associate director of the BGSU Center for Photochemical Sciences, and […]
