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New Method Cuts Costs by 30% in Converting CO2 to High-Value Chemicals

Material & Energy, Tech / Leandro Conceição

NUS researchers, led by Assistant Professor Lum Yanwei, have developed a groundbreaking technique to address rising CO2 emissions and their impact on climate change. Their method greatly improves the conversion of waste CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels, directly from treated industrial flue gas. This innovation turns CO2 into key raw materials like ethylene and ethanol, vital for everyday products such as plastics and detergents, offering a sustainable method to repurpose waste and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

By circumventing the need for high-purity CO2, the NUS research marks a substantial advancement in addressing the carbon cycle. This breakthrough not only helps reduce CO2 emissions but also advances carbon utilization. By turning waste CO2 into valuable resources, the research supports global efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

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Sea-Bed Air Batteries Offer Affordable, Long-Term Energy Storage

2 Comments / Material & Energy, Renewable Energy, Tech / Jorge Paka

Israeli firm BaroMar is gearing up to trial an inventive approach to grid-level energy storage, aiming to provide the most cost-effective solution for stabilizing renewable grids over extended periods. Their innovative system harnesses the power of water. In the envisioned zero-carbon energy grid, the interplay of various renewable sources like solar and wind will be

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Sodium Batteries Sans Lithium Move from Lab to US Manufacturing

2 Comments / Material & Energy, Tech / Jorge Paka

In 2023, sodium-ion battery innovator Natron Energy was gearing up for large-scale production of its custom-designed sodium batteries. Although slightly delayed from its initial plans, the company successfully launched production of its fast-charging, durable lithium-free sodium batteries this week, introducing a compelling new option in the energy storage sector. Sodium, which is 500 to 1,000

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E-waste Recycling Yields Significant Profits

Material Technology, Tech / Jorge Paka

Researchers have discovered a novel technique for reclaiming high-purity gold from discarded electronics, generating a return of US$50 for every dollar invested. Surprisingly, they found the crucial gold-filtering material in an unexpected source: cheese production. Gold has been revered by societies for thousands of years. In modern times, its technical uses span various fields such

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Using Magnetism to Induce Movement in Water Droplets

Material & Energy, Nanotechnology, Science / Jorge Paka

A collaborative effort between material scientists from Sun Yat-sen University and Dalian University of Technology in China has demonstrated the ability to manipulate the movement of a single water droplet by incorporating a magnetic particle inside it and controlling an electromagnet’s activation. This research was published in the journal ACS Nano. The research team delved

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Soil-Powered Fuel Cell Harnesses Earth’s Energy

Material & Energy, Tech / Jorge Paka

A groundbreaking innovation from Northwestern University showcases a compact device capable of producing electricity by harnessing the power generated as microbes decompose soil, as long as there is carbon present. This device, about the size of a paperback book, operates on microbial fuel cell technology, which has existed for over a century. Unlike conventional batteries,

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Nuclear SMR Welding Breakthrough, From a Year to a Day

Material & Energy, Science / Jorge Paka

The construction pace of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) accelerates significantly, with Sheffield Forgemasters, a UK company, completing the welding of a full-size nuclear reactor vessel in less than 24 hours, a stark contrast to the usual 12-month timeframe. The widespread adoption of this groundbreaking technology has the potential to be immense. Modular reactors hold promise

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Semi-transparent Solar Cell Achieves Groundbreaking Energy Conversion rates

4 Comments / Material & Energy, Renewable Energy, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

According to a recent press release, researchers at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in solar cell technology, developing perovskite-based semi-transparent solar cells with an unprecedented energy conversion efficiency of 21.68 percent. Advancements in Solar Cell Technology Solar cells with high efficiency are essential as the global transition from

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Innovative Carbon Capture System Installed on Container Ship to Reduce Emissions

2 Comments / Carbon Capture, Material & Energy, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

A London-based climate tech startup, Seabound, introduced a pioneering carbon capture system aboard the Sounion Trader container ship, marking a significant step in decarbonizing shipping. During a two-month voyage from Turkey to the Persian Gulf, Seabound’s experimental pilot project successfully captured 78 percent of carbon emissions and 90 percent of sulfur dioxide from one of

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Yamaha Motor Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Outboard Motor Prototype

Material & Energy, Renewable Energy, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

Yamaha Motor, a prominent manufacturing giant, has unveiled what they assert is a groundbreaking world-first prototype: a hydrogen-powered outboard motor designed to propel motorboats. Commitment to Carbon Neutrality Displayed at the 2024 Miami Boat Show, this hydrogen-powered engine is the outcome of a collaboration between Yamaha and engineering firm Roush. It aligns with Yamaha’s overarching

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