A “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...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ArticleUsing 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 ArticleSilicon-based solar cells close to their maximum theoretical efficiency
Sam Davis writes on the Power Electronics website about the use of silicon-perovskite to boost solar-cell efficiency. After decades of research and investment, silicon-based solar cells are close to...
View ArticleMilestone in Europe in the development of a new generation of flexible,...
Christoph Hammerschmidt writes on the EE News Europe website about a new innovative supercomputer that is helping Europe catch up with other global developments. European supercomputer shines with...
View ArticleNew development to remove carbon from atmosphere and turn it into a fuel
We are seeing energy transition innovations in many areas. Bob Weber from The Canadian Press writes on the National News Watch website about a new process to remove carbon from the atmosphere for...
View ArticleImportant breakthrough in producing carbon-free aluminium
We are all interested in seeing innovations that support the low-carbon energy transition. The aluminium industry is one of the most energy intensive and it is encouraging to see new developments that...
View ArticleHarvesting kinetic energy
We are always looking for new innovations that will have an important impact in our energy transition. Kitty Knowles writes on the Forbes website about the efforts of Laurence Kemball-Cook to produce...
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New technology needed if Canada is to meet its climate objectives
Shawn McCarthy writes on the Globe and Mail website about a new study that shows Canada needs new policies and technologies in order to reduce energy demand sufficiently to achieve emissions-reduction...
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Technology advance in converting car exhaust into renewable energy
It is encouraging to regularly read about technological advances that are helping – or should help – the energy transition. Mario L. Major writes on the Interesting Engineering website about a new...
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Role of graphene in improving energy efficiency
We are always looking at new technical innovations to improve energy efficiency. An article on the Wall Street Pit website describes how researchers are looking at graphene to play an increasingly...
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Innovation is exalted, maintenance devalued – but maintenance brings many...
Sometimes it is good to have a wake up call about priorities. In our throw away culture (that is slowly changing) it is time to look at the value of maintenance. Andrew Russell from the SUNY...
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Canadians active in a global competition to create technology that converts...
Many argue that innovation is key to us addressing the global climate challenge. Laura Kane from the Canadian Press writes on the Globe and Mail website about the activities of Canadian scientists to...
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