The Furnace Nobody Wanted Could Now Fuel the Future
A University of Birmingham catalyst splits water into hydrogen at 150–500°C using waste heat from steel and cement plants, potentially undercutting green and blue hydrogen on cost.
Stanford Freezes Batteries To −200°C: Cryo-XPS Finds Real SEI Chemistry, LiF Overstated In Warm Tests
Battery Tech New Freezing Method Reveals True Chemistry of Lithium Metal Batteries Cryo‑XPS flash‑freezes cells before X‑ray photoelectron spectroscopy, preserving the lithium anode interface for a more faithful read‑out of surface chemistry. 📍 Stanford University • Source: Stanford News Feature
Australian Scientists Transform Food Waste into Customizable Compostable Plastic Films
Scientists at Monash University have created natural plastic films from food waste sugars that could eventually replace petroleum-based packaging materials. This breakthrough addresses the
MIT Engineers’ Magnetic Transistor With Built-in Memory Could Simplify Future Electronics
MIT engineers have developed a new type of transistor that uses magnetism instead of silicon, potentially paving the way for smaller, faster, and more
How Australia’s RMIT University Plans to Turn 75 Million Kilograms of Coffee Waste into Durable Concrete
Specialists from a university in Australia used coffee grounds waste to modify the components used in concrete production, making it stronger and more eco-friendly. The creators of the coffee concrete went ahead
Rahul Somvanshi
RMIT Engineers Double Coal Ash in Concrete, 80% Less Cement, Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions
Researchers from RMIT University have developed a new type of “green concrete” that contains twice the amount of recycled coal ash compared to existing low-carbon concrete and requires half the amount of
Biopolymer Breakthrough at NC State: Ocean Resources Tackle Plastic Pollution
The world has been confronted with the challenges of climate change, particularly the need to reduce fossil fuel use to achieve climate goals. Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered a
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NASA and LSU’s Joint Venture into Sustainable Moon Building Materials
In the grand narrative of space exploration, a transformative chapter is being written – not in the stars, but in the labs and research centers of Earth. As NASA’s Artemis 3 mission
Govind Tekale
C-Crete’s Cement-Free Concrete Debut Marks a New Chapter in Eco-Friendly Construction
In the dynamic landscape of sustainable construction, C-Crete Technologies is making waves with its innovative zeolite-based concrete. Zeolite was used as the binder instead of Portland cement on November 16 for the
Eco-Concrete Breakthrough: Swiss Experts Leverage Ancient Techniques for Modern Building
In an innovative leap in sustainable construction, a collaboration between EPFL, ETH Zurich, and Archiplein has led to the development of a novel type of non-reinforced concrete made from stone offcuts. This
University of Michigan Students 3D-Print Eco-Friendly Building Blocks with Upcycled Sawdust
At the University of Michigan, the BioMatters team, under the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and DART Laboratory, is addressing a significant environmental issue. They’ve developed a unique material from
Graphene’s Role in Concrete Set to Redefine Building Standards with a Single Atom
Graphene, a single-layer carbon atom sheet, has catapulted concrete technology into a new era. The University of Manchester, a hub for graphene innovation, in partnership with Nationwide Engineering, has developed Concretene. This
Graphyte’s Carbon Blocks Can Remove Billions of Tons of C02 from Atmosphere
We have a new entrant in the carbon removal market that can play the game-changer in the world’s efforts to limit the warming to 1.5C by 2050. Graphyte, a Bill Gates-backed and
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Africa’s Mycelium Composite Potential in the Spotlight: Insights from a New Study
The University of Bristol’s research team has spotlighted mycelium composites, highlighting their potential to mitigate socio-economic and environmental challenges in Africa through sustainable building alternatives. Stefania Akromah, the lead author, emphasizes the