Renewables
Breakthrough bio-based polyurethane system for lower carbon automotive acoustic application
Huntsman announces the launch of ACOUSTIFLEX VEF BIO system – a pioneering bio-based viscoelastic foam technology for moulded acoustic applications in the automotive industry that contains up to 20% bio-based content, derived from vegetable oils.
Hydrogen could provide transport fuel alternative – but investment is needed
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has launched a new report which gives a detailed look at the key factors that will determine hydrogen’s future as a sustainable road transport fuel – a shift which could be vital to reach the Government’s Net Zero 2050 targets.
Recovering critical materials to save the planet
Every day, vast volumes of critical resources, precious metals, minerals, and chemicals, are thrown away. Inefficient waste management, consumer behaviour and a lack of awareness means that some of these materials only have a single-use life, when they could be recovered, and their value put back into the economy. Tetronics explains how plasma technology can recover precious metals and put their value back into the economy.
Photovoltaics finances dairy farm's asbestos roof renovation
In just four weeks, Berlin-based photovoltaic specialists Kintlein & Ose completed an 8500m² roof renovation on an industrial-scale German dairy farm, along with the installation of a 1.5MW photovoltaic system using LONGi solar modules.
Advanced nuclear tech to protect consumers from rising energy bills
MoltexFLEX launched its FLEX reactor, a means to protect generations of consumers from rising energy bills, without resorting to fossil fuels.
IET unveils world’s first biodegradable school backpack
Outfits that decompose after they've been worn out, mind-reading headwear and clothes that can regulate your temperature: this is the fashion of the future as predicted by Generation Alpha.
RSK acquires land management firm to focus on renewables
RSK has announced the acquisition of Spencer Group, comprising land management and environmental services specialists Spencer Environmental Care Associates (ECA) and geo-technical contractors and consultants Quantum Geotechnic.
IEEFA: Pakistan’s hydropower projects could benefit from reassessment
Hydropower has served almost 30% of the power generated in Pakistan over the years, but the country’s long-term goal to meet 46% of the country’s power generation needs by 2030 could be risky, according to a report by Haneea Isaad, an Energy Finance Analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
Floating ‘artificial leaves’ take inspiration from electronics industry
Floating ‘artificial leaves’ developed by researchers from the University of Cambridge can generate clean fuels from sunlight and water.
From wind power to sugar rush – recycling comes full circle
What do wind turbine blades, gummy bears, plexiglass, and nappies all have in common?