A new study projects China's non-CO2 mitigation potentials and costs by 2060, finding that deep CH4 mitigation can enhance climate benefits. Non-CO2 reductions are expected to be less costly than CO2 reductions, with a 2.3-4.3 times greater climate benefit.
Researchers at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research have developed a novel method to steer relativistic electron pulses produced by femtosecond lasers. By using solid targets with nanopillars, they achieved coherent control over the electrons' directionality and formed narrow beams.
Researchers review recent advancements in converting biomass-derived ethanol and acetic acid to C4 chemicals, highlighting active sites, reaction parameters, and mechanisms. Key findings include the conversion of ethanol to butadiene and isobutene, as well as the development of highly efficient catalysts for this process.
Researchers have designed a thermochromic smart window that can regulate temperature, reducing energy consumption by 10-50 MJ/m2. The device offers high visible transmissivity and broadband infrared modulation, enabling all-season energy savings.
This prospective cohort study found a significant association between long-term exposure to fine particulate matter and the incidence of gynecologic cancer. The study identified sulfate and carbon black as major contributors to this risk.
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new technique to grow arrayed tungsten disulfide nanotubes with aligned orientations. This breakthrough resolves the issue of jumbled orientations in collected amounts of nanotubes, enabling the exploration of exotic electric and optoelectronic properties.
Researchers at Doshisha University developed porous silicon oxide electrodes that improve the durability and energy density of all-solid-state batteries. The electrodes can withstand repeated charge/discharge cycles without cracking or peeling, making them a promising solution for sustainable energy storage.