Green Energy News - SciTechDaily

Sunlight to Syngas: Revolutionizing Methane Reforming

PNAS Nexus — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:23:44 +0000

A new solar-driven photocatalysis method for syngas production from methane steam reforming promises a more sustainable and efficient approach to syngas generation. Recent research reveals...

Eco-Friendly Breakthrough: Single Atom Catalyst Transforms CO2 Into Ethanol

Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:31:36 +0000

A recent breakthrough in CO2 reduction research involves a newly developed Sn-based catalyst that efficiently produces ethanol, representing a significant step forward in renewable energy...

Generating Green Energy From Wastewater With AI-Enhanced Micromotors

University of Gothenburg — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:01:30 +0000

Researchers from ICIQ in Spain have designed micromotors that move around on their own to purify wastewater. The process creates ammonia, which can serve as...

Powering the Future of Clean Energy: Scientists Unlock Zirconium Nitride Secrets

Tohoku University — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:49:08 +0000

A group of researchers have unraveled the mysteries behind a recently identified material — zirconium nitride (ZrN) — that helps power clean energy reactions. Their...

Decarbonizing the World: MIT Energy Initiative’s Strategies for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

MIT Energy Initiative — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:12:27 +0000

The MIT Energy Initiative’s Annual Research Conference highlights strategies for implementing large-scale reductions in the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. The world in recent years has...

Green Energy Breakthrough: Scientists Develop Catalyst With 7.9x Higher Activity for Hydrogen Production

Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:23:03 +0000

According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport of Korea, there were approximately 30,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles registered by 2022, representing a threefold...

Solar’s Slim Solution: The Rise of High-Efficiency Thin Silicon Cells

SPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 08:30:18 +0000

Scientists developed an innovative multilayered design to significantly boost the performance of next-generation solar cells. Solar power has become indispensable in our global pursuit of...

Full Steam Ahead: Extracting Over 65% More Heat From Geothermal Reservoirs

Penn State University — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 19:28:52 +0000

Penn State scientists propose a method to boost geothermal energy efficiency by controlling water flow with temperature-reactive materials, potentially increasing heat extraction by over 65%...

New Power Generator Produces Continuous Electricity From Natural Atmospheric Humidity

Tsinghua University — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:11:01 +0000

Scientists have created a power generator that uses atmospheric humidity and polyoxometalates to produce continuous electricity, offering a sustainable way to utilize low-value energy. Scientists...

Unleashing Fusion Energy With the Help of AI

Julianna Mullen, MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:57:46 +0000

MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center will receive DoE support to improve access to fusion data and increase workforce diversity. As the impacts of climate...

Scientists Develop New More Efficient Method to Produce Green Hydrogen

University of Colorado at Boulder — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 04:56:01 +0000

Scientists from the University of Colorado have developed a new and efficient way to produce green hydrogen or green syngas, a precursor to liquid fuels....

Striking Gold – A Molecular Mystery Solution for Potential Clean Energy

Penn State — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 04:24:23 +0000

Researchers led by Penn State claim that this understanding could pave the way for improvements in hydrogen activation and storage, contributing to advancements in clean...

“Truly Mind-Boggling” Breakthrough: Graphene Surprise Could Help Generate Hydrogen Cheaply and Sustainably

University of Warwick — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:13:25 +0000

Researchers have discovered that graphene naturally allows proton transport, especially around its nanoscale wrinkles. This finding could revolutionize the hydrogen economy by offering sustainable alternatives...

More Graphene Magic Starts When Flatness Ends: A Proton Permeability Puzzle Solved!

University of Manchester — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:52:11 +0000

Researchers uncover graphene’s intrinsic proton permeability, offering a potential boost to the hydrogen economy and green hydrogen production. Researchers from The University of Manchester and...

Windpark Fryslân: The World’s Largest Freshwater Wind Farm

Lindsey Doermann, NASA Earth Observatory — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:06:02 +0000

Windpark Fryslân can produce enough electricity to power about half a million homes in the Netherlands. Windpark Fryslân, a leading-edge wind energy installation in the...

Record-Breaking Solar Hydrogen Device: Turning Sunlight Into Clean Energy

Rice University — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 22:54:45 +0000

New standard for green hydrogen technology set by Rice U. engineers. Rice University engineers can turn sunlight into hydrogen with record-breaking efficiency thanks to a...

A Big Step Forward: New Breakthrough Could Lead to Cleaner Hydrogen Energy

University of Kansas — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:55:27 +0000

Scientists from the University of Kansas and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have made significant progress towards separating hydrogen and oxygen molecules...

Harnessing Hydrogen in a Safe, Easy, and Affordable Way for a Decarbonized Future

RIKEN — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:00:35 +0000

Japanese scientists have discovered a compound, ethylammonium lead iodide, which can store and release ammonia safely and efficiently. This finding holds potential for ammonia’s role...

Unlocking the Green Hydrogen Future With High-Efficiency Catalysts

University of Adelaide — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:00:51 +0000

Scientists have enhanced the efficiency of iridium-based catalysts used in green hydrogen production by 5-12%. This reduces the required amount of iridium, a rare element,...

Solar-Powered Reactor Converts CO2 and Plastic Waste Into Sustainable Fuels

University of Cambridge — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:11:23 +0000

Researchers have demonstrated how carbon dioxide can be captured from industrial processes – or even directly from the air – and transformed into clean, sustainable...

Harnessing Photosynthesis: A Green Energy Solution for Martian Occupation & Space Exploration

University of Warwick — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:13:25 +0000

Researchers are working on sustainable technology to harvest solar power in space – which could supplement life support systems on the Moon and Mars. In...

Unleashing Hydrogen’s Potential: Baking Soda As the Key to Renewable Energy Storage

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:38:35 +0000

PNNL scientists investigate the promising properties of a common, Earth-abundant salt. In a world of continuously warmer temperatures, a growing consensus demands that energy sources...

Rocks: The Unexpected Powerhouse of Sustainable Solar Energy Storage

American Chemical Society — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:57:03 +0000

Researchers from Tanzania have found that common rocks, specifically soapstone and granite, may be ideal for thermal energy storage (TES), which involves storing solar heat...

When Going Green Goes Wrong: The Human Rights Paradox of Decarbonization

Sarah Fecht, Columbia Climate School — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:23:28 +0000

Mining, Land Grabs, and More: When Decarbonization Conflicts With Human Rights The shift to renewable energy is exacerbating social injustice issues, particularly affecting indigenous communities...