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16/07/2024
Ozone is an incredibly effective disinfectant, but currently the expense of this technology is limiting its value on a commercial scale. To counteract this, a team of researchers from Philadelphia have explored how catalysts for electrochemical ozone production behave at a molecular level, with the aim of improving future applications…
15/07/2024
Reducing our reliance on fossil-based materials is vital for the future of sustainability – and to reduce carbon footprints. To help with this, researchers have been experimenting with bio-based charcoal to potentially achieve CO2-neutral ferrochromium production. Interested? Keep reading to learn more…
12/07/2024
Bubbles don’t just delight children – they’re a common phenomena in fluid dynamics. Hoping to shine a light on this behaviour, a team from the University of Gothenburg have studied how bubbles form in biofuels, which could influence engine designs to make them more energy-efficient.
25/06/2024
Non-destructive testing, as the name suggests, allows for scientists to conduct tests without removing or affecting the serviceability of machine components. To aid these efforts, a team from Chuo University in Japan have developed a new method using carbon nanotubes to enhance 3D optical material analyses.
24/06/2024
Microplastics are a serious environmental concern, as we’re only just understanding their impact on oceans and sea life. To further our understanding, a new study has looked at the difference in microplastic release rates between petroleum-based and plant-based plastics.
21/06/2024
Using by-products from one industry to improve a process within another is an excellent way to reduce overall waste. In a new study, a team at McGill University have tested the use of HMF, produced during paper and pulp manufacture, to improve overall CO2RR in carbon conversions.
20/06/2024
There is huge potential surrounding solar power – as long as we can harness it efficiently. Researchers from ETH Zurich have taken a promising step forward with this, with a new method for generating over 1,000°C using sunlight. Keep reading to find out how from The Lab.
20/05/2024
In a pivotal moment for the future of large-scale welding and nuclear craft assembly, an expert team from Sheffield Forgemasters have built a full-sized small modular reactor (SMR) in under 24 hours!
17/05/2024
Reusing waste materials is vital for more sustainable industrial processes. A new study has discovered a more effective method for recycling two common industrial by-products into a high-value material. Keep reading to learn more.
16/05/2024
Sustainable production of green hydrogen is a vital step on our journey towards greenhouse gas reduction and a carbon-neutral future. Excitingly, the development of a new technique of water splitting may be moving us one step closer to this ideal. Learn more with The Lab…
