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Is hemp the next great biofuel?
What sets hemp apart from other biofuel feedstocks is its remarkable versatility and sustainability. Hemp can be grown on marginal land with minimal water and fertilizer; it grows quickly; and it has an excellent ability to absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
A green energy future will cost trillions
The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes significant federal funding for improvements to a renewable energy-based grid. Here are some challenges and success stories so far.
Decarbonization of heavy equipment
While there are polarizing opinions about the effect of technological advancement on the environment, most organizations recognize the need to reduce undue waste.
Pelonis Technologies sets the bar for medical manufacturing partnership
Pelonis Technologies offers medical micro blowers in a variety of sizes.
Another record for tandem solar cell efficiency
Researchers in Saudi Arabia report achievement of a 33.2% power conversion efficiency for a perovskite/silicon device.
Crustaceans crawl into the battery supply chain
Chitin from crab shells can be incorporated into anodes to enhance sodium-ion battery performance.
Report: US greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise
Transportation activities accounted for 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 while emissions from the electric power sector contributed 25%.
Annual performance rankings released for US nuclear power plants
Of the 93 units in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Reactor Oversight Process, 87 reached the highest performance category in safety and security.
Big Apple to host curbside EV charging tests
Six charging posts deployed across two New York City sites will be user-tested by publicly recruited electric vehicle (EV) drivers.
Filtration solutions for fuel cells
A modular system of various filtration solutions for commercial vehicle and off-highway applications will be introduced at Hannover Messe 2023.
A mineralogical means of trapping radioactive waste
The solution developed in Australia captures radionuclides from liquid waste in a clay-like mineral, which can then be baked to form a stable material for disposal and long-term storage.
DOE initiative to advance marine CO2 removal technology
Funding is available to support development of the marine carbon dioxide removal industry through scalable measurement, reporting and validation technologies.
New Ecofit 192 mm backward-curved fan module optimizes airflow, efficiency
These plastic backward-curved fan modules create high ventilation efficiency with no increase in noise or vibrations.
Shedding light on waterborne nanoplastics
Prospects for real-time, cost-effective measurement of nanoplastics in aquatic systems improve with the advent of an electro-photonic sensing system.
Watch this robotic arm grasp a range of objects
Researchers reportedly accomplished what evaded earlier attempts at creating grasping robotic hands: a robotic hand that can grasp a range of objects using the appropriate amount of pressure while simultaneously using a minimal amount of energy.
Rebuilding war-torn regions with rubble
According to the researchers, this is the first time it has been proven that recycled concrete aggregate can be used as a sustainable alternative to the raw materials typically used in the manufacture of concrete.
Renewables outpace coal in US power production
Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.
Soil moisture monitor promises precision irrigation
A metal-organic framework-based soil moisture monitoring device is designed to help farmers conserve water.
Modine provides thermal management for REV Fire Group's all-electric fire truck, the Vector
The trucks will be equipped with thermal management systems to maintain optimal battery temperature, efficiently cool power electronics and ensure passenger comfort in the cab.
Solving noise control problems for industrial, architectural, commercial, residential and other industries
Discover how products from Kinetics Noise Control lower noise levels within facilities by as much as 30 decibels.