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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 A research team at Rice University has developed a simple yet effective method to dramatically extend the life of electrochemical systems that convert carbon dioxide into fuels and industrial chemicals. The approach relies on passing CO2 gas through an acid bubbler before it enters the reactor, a modification that prevents damaging salt buildup inside the device. Published in Science, the study tackles a critical challenge in CO2 reduction technology: the formation of potassium bicarbonate salts, ... read more |
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Turning CO2 into Sustainable Fuels Could Revolutionize Clean EnergyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2025 The quest to transform carbon dioxide (CO2), a major greenhouse gas, into sustainable fuels through hydrogenation is gaining momentum. This process can produce methanol, a versatile compound used in ... more
Cool science: Researchers craft tiny biological tools using frozen ethanolColumbia MO (SPX) May 21, 2025 Imagine drawing on something as delicate as a living cell - without damaging it. Researchers at the University of Missouri have made this groundbreaking discovery using an unexpected combination of ... more 
Europe's biggest 'green' methanol plant opens in DenmarkRodekro, Denmark (AFP) May 13, 2025 Europe's largest "green" methanol plant opened in Denmark on Tuesday, boosting the continent's emissions reduction efforts - with customers ranging from shipping giant Maersk to toymaker Lego and pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk. ... more 
Biogas Production from Alfalfa Enhanced by Fruit Waste and MicrobesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025 Researchers in China have developed a novel method to enhance biogas production from alfalfa by incorporating fruit waste and anaerobic microbes, according to a new study published in mSphere. The a ... more |
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Airlines cast doubt on EU sustainable fuel targetsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 Major European airlines on Thursday urged the European Union to reconsider green targets for the sector unless production of renewable fuels picks up and costs can be brought down. ... more |
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Eco friendly low-cost energy storage system from pine biomassMadrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 10, 2025 The challenge of storing renewable energy efficiently remains a crucial factor in advancing sustainable power solutions. ... more 
Solar-powered reactor extracts CO2 from air to produce sustainable fuelLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 18, 2025 A team of researchers at the University of Cambridge has designed a solar-powered reactor that directly captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transforms it into sustainable fuel. This inno ... more 
Why Expanding the Search for Climate-Friendly Microalgae is EssentialSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 18, 2025 New research underscores the immense potential of microalgae in combating climate change while emphasizing the need for targeted bioprospecting efforts to fully leverage their benefits. A rece ... more 
Turning farm waste into sustainable roadsCoral Gables, FL (SPX) Jan 30, 2025 A typical road is made of rocks and sand held together by petroleum to create the smooth surfaces we drive on every day. But some of these materials come at a cost: during the production and install ... more |
Zero Emissions Process for Truly Biodegradable Plastics DevelopedMadrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 30, 2025 Plastic pollution is a pervasive problem, with petrol-based plastics found in various everyday products, from packaging to clothing. These plastics, once discarded, break down into microplastics tha ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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New Green Phosphonate Chemistry ExploredBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 30, 2025 Phosphorus, a vital raw material, is in dire need of more efficient recycling methods. The increasing demand for environmentally sustainable production techniques for organic phosphorus compounds hi ... more
Chemical looping turns environmental waste into fuelColumbus OH (SPX) Jan 30, 2025 Turning environmental waste into useful chemical resources could solve many of the inevitable challenges of our growing amounts of discarded plastics, paper and food waste, according to new research ... more 
For clean ammonia, MIT engineers propose going undergroundBoston MA (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 Ammonia is the most widely produced chemical in the world today, used primarily as a source for nitrogen fertilizer. Its production is also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions - the highest i ... more 
From lab to field: CABBI pipeline delivers oil-rich sorghumOmaha NB (SPX) Jan 20, 2025 Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have developed a new sorghum variant that can outperform soybeans in oil production, with great potential as a cle ... more |
Breakthrough process converts CO2 and electricity into protein-rich foodLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 16, 2025 Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong University and the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed an innovative method to produce single-cell protein (SCP ... more
The biobattery that needs to be fedBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 Fungi, a fascinating kingdom of life more closely related to animals than plants, display incredible diversity. They range from edible mushrooms to molds, single-celled organisms to the world's larg ... more 
Breakthrough in sustainable energy with photochemical water oxidationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 With the world pivoting toward renewable energy, the need for effective methods of producing clean energy has never been more urgent. Researchers are turning to photochemical water oxidation - a pro ... more
Significant progress in engineering biology for clean energyLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 The University of Liverpool has unveiled an innovative approach to sustainable hydrogen production through a new light-driven hybrid nanoreactor. The development combines biological efficiency with ... more |
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