Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have developed a technique to convert waste paper into lithium-ion battery electrodes, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing durability. The new method uses carbonisation and laser cutting to create reusable batteries with superior properties.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalAdditive Manufacturing·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 22, 2022
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MU researchers, including Jay J. Thelen and Dong Xu, are exploring genetic modification to increase seed oil production in camelina and pennycress for biofuel use in the aviation industry. The team aims to create a sustainable 'green energy' source as an alternative to petroleum-based fossil fuels.
Researchers assessing the environmental impact of future 'Higgs factories' propose a new figure of merit: carbon footprint per Higgs boson produced. Circular colliders emerge as a promising option due to their excellent physics capability and energy efficiency, which could significantly reduce the environmental cost.
SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal Plus·DateOct 26, 2022
Researchers at Tsinghua University Press developed a novel approach to create carbon nanostructures using heat transformation of small organic molecules into porous carbons. This technique eliminates the need for traditional polymer precursors, offering a precise and cost-effective method for producing these versatile materials.
SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalNano Research·DateOct 24, 2022
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Researchers have discovered that Mexican mangrove forests have been absorbing and storing carbon for an impressive 5,000 years. The study found that these unique ecosystems are capable of retaining large amounts of carbon due to the presence of certain microorganisms.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalMarine Ecology Progress Series·TypeObservational study·DateSep 16, 2022
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma and Iowa State University are exploring a four-year project to create carbon-neutral or carbon-negative hydrogen energy by converting methane into solid carbon. The team aims to create new value from the byproduct, solid carbon, which could benefit society in various ways.
The TU Wien team has created a catalyst that can convert CO2 and methane into synthesis gas without the formation of carbon nanotubes. This approach, called dry reforming, has the potential to convert climate-damaging greenhouse gases into valuable products.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalApplied Catalysis·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 1, 2022
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new type of lignin that can improve the strength and recyclability of carbon fibers. When combined with polyacrylonitrile, the lignin-based material has shown record-breaking tensile strength and enhanced mechanical properties.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalMatter·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 18, 2022
Researchers have created a cheap and energy-efficient way to capture carbon dioxide from smokestacks using porous melamine material. The process is simple to make and requires primarily off-the-shelf melamine powder, making it a promising solution for scaling down carbon emissions from vehicle exhaust or other movable sources.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 4, 2022
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Argonne researchers develop a new way to calculate the environmental impact of ammonia production, evaluating two promising methods: carbon capture and water electrolysis. The study aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel use in fertilizer production.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalGreen Chemistry·DateAug 4, 2022
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed an artificial protein that could provide new insights into chemical evolution on early Earth. The protein, inspired by a key enzyme in energy production, has been shown to build molecules one step at a time, shedding light on how organic chemistry matured on the planet.
SourceOhio State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 20, 2022
Brazilian researchers have identified bioactive compounds in a marine sponge that killed antibiotic-resistant bacteria, paving the way to develop new drugs. The substances proved capable of eliminating bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, which are responsible for many hospital-acquired infections.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalJournal of Natural Products·DateJul 13, 2022
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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are developing a new approach to harness the power of nanosatellites, collecting data insights while in orbit and reducing latency issues. This initiative will lay groundwork for innovative applications in fields like carbon mapping, traffic management, and precision agriculture.
SourceCollege of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University·DateJul 6, 2022
Researchers have developed a novel process converting methane into liquid methanol at ambient temperature and pressure using visible light. The method uses a continuous flow of methane/oxygen-saturated water over a novel metal-organic framework (MOF) catalyst, achieving 100% selectivity with no by-products.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 30, 2022
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley Lab have found a way to generate an alternative jet fuel by harvesting an unusual carbon molecule produced by soil-dwelling bacteria. The fuel, which works similarly to biodiesel, has the potential to be powerful enough to send a rocket into space.
SourceCell Press·JournalJoule·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 30, 2022
A Quebec research team has successfully synthesized carbon quantum dots from brewery waste, offering a biocompatible alternative to traditional materials. The eco-responsible approach uses microbrewery waste as a source material, reducing the need for pure chemicals and toxins.
SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·JournalRSC Advances·DateJun 22, 2022
Researchers at NC State University developed a proposed new textile-based filter that combines cotton fabric and an enzyme called carbonic anhydrase to separate carbon dioxide from air and gas mixtures. The filter showed promising results, capturing up to 81.7% of CO2 with a double-stacked filter.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 6, 2022
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Chemists at Scripps Research unveil a new method for synthesizing diverse and complex lactones from cheap dicarboxylic acids. This breakthrough enables the creation of valuable molecules, such as natural antibiotics and fragrances.
SourceScripps Research Institute·JournalScience·DateMay 27, 2022
Researchers have found a way to perform hydrogen atom transfer reactions with fewer chemicals and less cost, making it more efficient for industrial and academic settings. The new method uses electrochemistry to create cobalt hydride catalysts, reducing the need for expensive oxidants and reductants.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 25, 2022
Researchers have developed a new carbon capture method using sponge-like materials that can trap CO2 without degrading over time. The materials are made from sugar and low-cost alkali metal salts, making them a potentially cost-effective solution for reducing coal-fired power plant emissions.
SourceCornell University·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateMay 23, 2022
Researchers successfully synthesize graphyne, a highly valued carbon form, using a new process called alkyne metathesis. This breakthrough opens possibilities for electronics, optics, and semiconducting material research.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalNature Synthesis·DateMay 20, 2022
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Researchers have successfully synthesized a new type of carbon allotrope called holey graphyne, which has semiconductor properties and can be used in various applications. The material was created using a bottom-up approach and consists of alternately linked benzene rings and C≡C bonds.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalMatter·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 18, 2022
Scientists at Stockholm University have successfully studied the surface of a copper-zinc catalyst during CO2 reduction to methanol, revealing that zinc is alloyed with copper at the surface. This discovery opens up possibilities for more efficient materials and a green transition in the chemical industry.
SourceStockholm University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 5, 2022
Companies are turning to biobased surfactants and renewable biomass feedstocks to make their products greener. These alternatives can have a lower carbon footprint than traditional surfactants, but may also be more expensive.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalChemical & Engineering News·DateMay 4, 2022
MIT researchers devise a chemical reaction that allows them to synthesize phosphorus-containing rings using a novel spring-loaded molecule. This method enables the creation of useful compounds with potential applications in catalysts and pharmaceuticals.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateApr 21, 2022
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Researchers at the University of Kansas discovered that microalgae-produced diatoms played a crucial role in preserving ancient spider fossils at Aix-en-Provence. The unique chemical process, similar to industrial vulcanization, stabilized carbon-based exoskeletons and promoted sulfurization, resulting in exceptional fossil preservation.
SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateApr 21, 2022
Researchers develop new membranes to capture more efficient CO2 from mixed gases, addressing trade-off between permeability and selectivity. The technology increases CO2 selectivity by up to 150 times while retaining relative high permeability.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 1, 2022
A USC-led team discovered that bacteria size and type influence the speed of carbon transfer to the ocean's deepest waters. The research enables a computer model for estimating carbon transfer rates, which could help understand Earth's natural carbon cycle.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 31, 2022
Researchers have developed a new type of membrane material that can significantly improve the efficiency of gas separation processes. The membranes, based on hydrocarbon ladder polymers, offer both high permeability and selectivity, making them outperform other polymer materials in many gas separations.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateMar 24, 2022
Researchers found that laser-induced reduction of graphene oxide can produce high-quality graphene by reducing defects and improving lattice structure. At high temperatures, oxidation occurs near defects but is balanced by annealing in the center of the sheet, resulting in well-structured material.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalCarbon·DateMar 23, 2022
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Researchers at MIT have developed a way to create lightweight fibers out of petroleum residue, offering advantages over traditional carbon fiber materials. The new process uses heavy waste material left over from refining, reducing production costs and enabling the creation of load-bearing applications.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 18, 2022
Scientists confirm a brief rise in CO2 emissions before the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), an abrupt global warming event. The study reveals unique insights into how Earth's current climate could respond to continued carbon emissions.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalScience Advances·TypeImaging analysis·DateMar 16, 2022
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology developed an ultra-high-rate coating technology for functional hard carbon films using vacuum plasma. The new method achieved a film deposition rate exceeding one order of magnitude faster than existing technologies while maintaining the same degree of film quality.
SourceToyohashi University of Technology (TUT)·JournalJapanese Journal of Applied Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 10, 2022
Researchers found variations in carbon isotopes in younger kimberlites, suggesting the Cambrian Explosion affected the Earth's lower mantle. The study suggests that changes in marine sediments leave profound traces on the Earth's interior.
SourceETH Zurich·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 8, 2022
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A team of scientists led by Samuel Dunning has developed an original technique to predict and guide the ordered creation of strong, yet flexible, diamond nanothreads. The innovation allows for easier synthesis of the material, which has potential applications in space elevators, ultra-strong fabrics, and other fields.
SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 2, 2022
Scientists at Hokkaido University have developed an electrochemical method to recycle waste CO2 while producing molecules useful for drug development. The method utilizes an electron added to either the CO2 molecule or another molecule in the solution, making it easier to react with each other.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 22, 2022
Researchers at Lund University have developed a way to convert carbon dioxide into fuel using solar energy, creating a potential solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The process uses advanced materials and ultra-fast laser spectroscopy, allowing for the conversion of CO2 to carbon monoxide.
SourceLund University·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 16, 2022
Rice University scientists have developed a method to extract rare earth elements from fly ash, bauxite residue, and electronic waste using flash Joule heating. This process improves yields and reduces the use of strong acids, making it a more sustainable solution for recycling these materials.
SourceRice University·JournalScience Advances·DateFeb 9, 2022
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Researchers at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed a method to break down plastics and create stronger, more valuable materials. By modifying carbon-hydrogen bonds, they can expand the life span of single-use plastics into high-value polymers.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill·JournalScience·DateFeb 7, 2022
Researchers at Stanford University have created a new catalyst that can convert carbon dioxide into gasoline up to 1,000 times more efficiently than existing standards. The breakthrough allows for the production of long-chain hydrocarbons, making it easier to handle and store, with potential applications in a carbon-neutral cycle.
SourceStanford University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 7, 2022
Researchers developed a novel coating material based on methylene blue dye to mitigate the polysulfide shuttling effect in lithium-sulfur batteries, improving their durability and electrochemical performance. This breakthrough could lead to the widespread adoption of sustainable energy storage systems.
SourcePusan National University·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 7, 2022
A new study found that Hong Kong's remote sensing enforcement program significantly reduced harmful chemicals at the roadside and in the atmosphere. The program led to a 22-39% reduction in total hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitric oxide emissions from high-emitting vehicles.
SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 2, 2022
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Rice University scientists employ machine-learning techniques to streamline the process of synthesizing graphene from waste through flash Joule heating. The lab used its custom optimization model to improve graphene crystallization from four starting materials over 173 trials.
SourceRice University·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 31, 2022
University of Delaware professors Wei-Jun Cai and David Kirchman have been named AAAS Fellows for their important contributions to STEM fields. Cai was recognized for his work on the global carbon cycle and ocean acidification, while Kirchman was honored for his research on marine biosciences and microbial ecology.
Researchers have developed a new nanocatalyst for the dry reforming of methane, overcoming coking resistance with its confined core-shell structure. The catalyst's superior carbon resistance is attributed to the confinement and electron transfer between In and Ni.
SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalJournal of Energy Chemistry·DateJan 20, 2022
A team of researchers at MIT has identified and modeled a major reason for poor performance in electrochemical carbon dioxide conversion systems, which is caused by a local depletion of CO2 gas near the electrodes. By pulsing the current off and on, they can replenish the gas levels, allowing the process to continue efficiently.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalLangmuir·DateJan 11, 2022
Researchers have found that special treatment of minerals called zeolites can efficiently remove methane from the air, with advantages over other methods. The process converts methane into carbon dioxide, which is less impactful in the atmosphere than methane.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalACS Environmental Au·DateJan 9, 2022
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A new computational method has been developed to accurately predict oxide reactions at high temperatures, even without experimental data. This approach combines quantum mechanics with machine learning to design clean carbon-neutral processes for steel production and metal recycling.
SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 1, 2021
A new study led by the University of Pittsburgh reveals that 360 million metric tonnes of new plastic were produced in 2018, with only 9% being recycled. The research found that the greenhouse gas emissions associated with plastic production are staggering, accounting for 350 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering·DateNov 30, 2021
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a new approach to modify the surface of copper catalysts, improving the conversion of carbon dioxide into useful fuels. The technique involves coating the copper with thin films of ionomers, which steer the reaction towards generating carbon-rich products.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Energy·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 17, 2021
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A new study by University of Pittsburgh researchers links econometric models with production profitability to predict the impact of demand shocks on carbon intensity. Small shocks are predicted to displace heavy crudes with higher carbon intensity, but the relation may be counterintuitive.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNature·DateNov 16, 2021
Researchers have confirmed the existence of lunar carbon dioxide cold traps that could contain solid carbon dioxide, a key resource for sustaining robot or human presence on the moon. The discovery has major implications for future lunar exploration and international policy.
SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateNov 15, 2021
Researchers discovered that certain microorganisms can form elemental carbon without high temperatures and pressures, challenging current scientific understanding. The formation of this carbon is believed to be linked to the symbiotic relationship between archaea and their partners.
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 27, 2021
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Researchers discovered carbon residue in ancient ruby, indicating early life presence, and graphite changed surrounding rocks' chemistry for favourable conditions
SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalOre Geology Reviews·DateOct 21, 2021
Researchers at Arizona State University explore alternative approaches to catalysis, a chemical process crucial for industrial applications. The study aims to develop synthetic catalysts that can improve on nature's designs, leading to the production of carbon-neutral fuels.
SourceArizona State University·JournalChem Catalysis·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 14, 2021
Scientists at Kyoto University have created a simple method to convert CO2 into metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), offering a promising approach to dispose of the greenhouse gas. The new technique, which requires lower temperatures and pressures, demonstrates potential for widespread adoption and could help mitigate global warming.
SourceKyoto University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateOct 5, 2021
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A new model, developed by Carnegie Mellon University researchers, identifies coal- and natural gas-fired electricity generation plants suitable for carbon capture technologies. The tool takes into account various factors like plant age, efficiency, location, and technology to explore optimal CO2 reduction strategies at an affordable cost.
SourceCollege of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University·JournalInternational Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control·DateOct 5, 2021
A team of scientists has developed a new X-ray measurement method that can analyze the chemical properties of warm dense matter, a state found in planetary interiors. The method uses the strongest X-ray laser to probe carbon's bonding states, providing new insights into planetary formation and potential applications in materials science.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalPhysics of Plasmas·DateOct 5, 2021
Researchers found that old oak trees consistently increased their rate of photosynthesis when exposed to elevated CO2 levels. The increase was greatest in strong sunlight and suggests the trees have adapted to capture more carbon from the air.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalTree Physiology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 4, 2021
Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a carbon dioxide reactor that can convert CO2 into methane, a potential fuel source for Mars. The process, known as the Sabatier reaction, could reduce fuel needs by half for astronauts returning to Earth, making it a promising solution for future Mars missions.
SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 23, 2021