Using magnesite to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
While most EiD readers are focusing on better implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, there are other innovative approaches to the low-carbon energy transition. Though still...
View ArticleNew gel developed to increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers
It is always encouraging to read about new innovations. Tim Sandle writes on the Digital Journal website about a new gel that could increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers through special insulating...
View ArticleNew materials making breakthrough to lower costs of concentrated solar power
The low carbon energy transition needs to deploy more existing technologies but it also needs innovation. Steve Hanley writes on the Clean Technica website about the impact of new materials to reduce...
View ArticleA new low-cost system that could provide efficient cooling for homes while...
Our low-carbon energy transition needs many innovations, as well as the scaled-up deployment of existing technologies. Matt McGrath writes on the BBC website about a new low-cost system to provide...
View ArticleNovel approach to store carbon
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has not been too successful to date for all its promises. Many are sceptical it will ever be a viable approach. Marianne Holmer, Professor of Biology and the University...
View ArticlePhones without batteries? What next?
Practically every day we are reading about new innovations. Now we find out that our mobile phones may not even need a battery. Andrew Griffin explains in an article on The Independent website. What...
View ArticleIs innovative new “transparent wood” eco-friendly?
Scientists have developed a new material that could replace plastic or glass in construction of energy-efficient homes. Nicola Davis explains in an article in The Guardian. What are your views?...
View ArticleScientists have been working on what they say is the world’s first “biosolar...
Scientists say this technology can do the work of 100 trees using the surface area of one. Diane Taylor explains in an article in The Guardian. ‘Biosolar leaf’ project targets air pollution on London...
View ArticleResearchers have developed a new type of concrete that can not only bend...
Michael Irving writes on the New Atlas website about a new bendable type of concrete that has been developed. What are your views? Bendable concrete goes cement-free to cut environmental footprint...
View ArticleA “breakthrough” method of firing ceramic materials could enable a leap in...
Harry Cockburn writes on The Independent website about a new manufacturing method invented by scientists at the University of Maryland that both meets the needs of modern ceramics and fosters the...
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