Hydrogen
Research conducted by a team of scientists at Zhejiang University has led to a significant breakthrough in ammonia synthesis. The team developed a low-ruthenium catalyst, RuFe-CeO2-CNT, which contains ruthenium-iron alloy nanoclusters, cerium dioxide nanorods, and carbon nanotubes. This innovative catalyst has demonstrated excellent catalytic activity, surpassing that of traditional RuFe-CeO2
Hydrogen
A Scottish airport has successfully integrated hydrogen power and heat technology into its infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to net-zero aviation. The trial, led by the European Marine Energy Centre at Kirkwall Airport in Orkney, demonstrates the feasibility of using hydrogen technologies in airport
Green technology
A team of researchers from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering has developed a novel multilayered composite membrane that enables effective energy conversion at the interface between seawater and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent. The breakthrough has the potential to harness substantial untapped energy from the natural phenomenon of
Green technology
Scientists at the Department of Mechanical Engineering are pushing forward with the development of sustainable energy solutions. Their research, published in the journal Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, explores hydrogen production methods that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and alleviate environmental degradation concerns. The study focuses on biomass-to-hydrogen production
Green technology
Researchers from Dalhousie University, in collaboration with others, have made significant strides in sustainability research, particularly in the development of biohythane technology. This innovative approach combines hydrogen and methane to create a hybrid fuel with superior properties, offering high energy density, reduced emissions, and ease of storage and distribution. The
Green technology
Cache Power's 640-megawatt (MW) Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) facility near La Corey, Alberta, Canada, will utilize Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) advanced BrightLoop energy production and decarbonization technology. This project aims to support clean energy production, enable zero-emissions operation, and store renewable energy from the grid
Green technology
Egypt, under the leadership of the Public Enterprises Sector, is rapidly advancing its green hydrogen agenda. Minister Mohamed El-Shimy has announced the implementation of several pioneering projects, aimed at developing green hydrogen and its derivatives. This initiative aligns with the country's national strategy to localize industry, promote green
Nanotechnology
Researchers at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have made significant advancements in the development of nanocomposite catalysts for the preferential oxidation of carbon monoxide (CO) in hydrogen-rich environments. The study, partially funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, demonstrates the potential of copper-based catalysts combined with CeO2
Hydrogen
Investigations into the reliability of hydrogen systems are crucial in addressing the energy challenges of the future. Researchers at the University of Oran 2 have conducted a case study on a green hydrogen prototype, employing both Fault Tree Analysis and Bayesian network inferences to identify critical components and optimize maintenance
Nanotechnology
Researchers at the University of Tehran have made significant progress in the field of nanotechnology, developing a novel multifunctional nanocomposite that synergistically enhances photocatalytic, antibacterial, and hydrogen production properties. This breakthrough has far-reaching implications for sustainable environmental remediation and energy harvesting. The nanocomposite, consisting of a copper-based metal-organic framework and
Hydrogen
Researchers at Lanzhou University of Technology have developed a novel modification scheme for photocatalysts, enhancing their efficiency for hydrogen evolution. By using a combination of Rh and MnOx cocatalysts, the team was able to achieve remarkable results, with a hydrogen evolution rate of 78.95 mmol g-1 h-1, a 415-fold
Nanotechnology
A team of researchers from Nanjing Forestry University in China has made a significant discovery in the field of photocatalytics, developing a novel photocatalyst that exhibits excellent catalytic performance in degrading organic pollutants and producing hydrogen. According to the study, the introduced sulfur species and cyano groups in the graphitic
