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Why are UK innovators not filing enough patents?
Businesses have long been criticised for not filing enough patents, which could be preventing them from realising their commercial potential.
Increasing oil prices could reduce the development of green energy
Increasing oil prices may lead to a reduction in the development of green energy – as oil is still needed in the transition to a carbon-free electricity supply.
Grants can help landlords install EV charge points in their properties
EV charge points are becoming more essential for those with electric vehicles, but how can they be more accessible to owners?
New biobattery: using bacterial interactions to generate power
The new “plug-and-play” biobattery developed by researchers at Binghamton University State University of New York, has proven its worth – with the team revealing it can last for weeks at a time.
What’s the secret to gecko feet that allows them to stick to surfaces?
Gecko adhesion has its own molecular structure: where gecko feet are covered in a super-thin layer of lipids that help them stay sticky.
Oceans and the circular economy
Open Access Government charts the priorities of Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, particularly concerning the role of oceans and the circular economy.
Correlation of electrolyte properties, gas formation and heat generation by electrochemical-calorimetric methods
Dr Carlos Ziebert, leader of the group Batteries – Calorimetry and Safety, KIT, explains how electrochemical-calorimetric methods help to establish relevant correlations for improved batteries.
Advanced air mobility can connect rural communities and regions
Taking lessons from advanced air mobility in urban spaces and applying it to rural and regional communities in the levelling-up agenda.
EV battery research for transportation
Dave Howell, U.S. Department of Energy’s Principal Deputy Director of the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains Office and Director of the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) highlights EV battery research for transportation
Transportation accounts for approximately 30% of U.S. energy needs and generates the largest share of the country’s greenhouse gas...
Stationary fuel cells reliably boosting industry growth
Frank Wolak, President and CEO, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association, argues here that stationary fuel cells reliably boost industry growth.
€2.5 million EU grant for sustainable saltwater battery project
An Imperial College London graduate, Jiajun Cen, won a €2.5 million grant from the European Innovation Council to develop a saltwater battery.
UN report: Could we be on a path to doubling the 1.5 degree limit?
The latest UN climate report warns the lack of time the world has to reduce its global warming to the 1.5 degree limit - it’s ‘now or never’ until a global environmental breakdown.
EU Green Deal: Transformation towards a climate-neutral economy by 2050
The European Commission is modernising the Industrial Emissions Directive by updating the rules to transition towards a climate-neutral economy and fostering innovation against emissions.
Can electric cars save the UK from carbon emissions?
Though electric cars are greener than those running on fossil fuels, they generate mass carbon emissions during production and remain predominantly inaccessible.
How can short sea shipping emissions be reduced?
Nikolaos P. Ventikos from the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Angeliki Stouraiti from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) explore the environmental footprint of short sea shipping and how the EU can reduce emissions.
EU Parliament adopts draft legislation on battery regulation
The draft legislation on battery regulation says electronic waste management is critical to a sustainable, circular economy in the EU.
How do we enable energy transition in buildings?
Pavol Bodis, Technical Coordinator at TNO, says that getting energy independent buildings is an EU priority for electricity infrastructures
Pacing yourself on the road to recovery from COVID-19
Katrina Delargy, Managing Director, Tiyga Health explores the importance of pacing yourself when recovering from COVID-19, particularly for those suffering from long COVID.
The Africa connection
Finding sustainable battery materials to keep Europe’s electrification clean, its conscience clear and its energy transition on track.
Scientists can restore lifespan of a dead lithium battery
Researchers have found a way to revitalise rechargeable lithium batteries, potentially improving the capacity of next generation batteries.
