The efficient conversion of solar energy into storable forms of chemical energy is the dream of many engineers. Nature found ...

Photosynthesis -- mainly carried out by plants -- is based on a remarkably efficient energy conversion process. To generate chemical energy, sunlight must first be captured and transported further.

That explains the excitement around a chemical plant that will start commercial operations this year in northeast England. In ...

innovative technique that allows to not only identify what within the battery affects the accumulation of dendrites but also quickly inspect the effectiveness and safety of alternative battery compone ...

New research reveals the hidden role quantum mechanics plays in photosynthesis, opening the door for breakthroughs in clean ...

Gas compressibility can lead to choked flow in piping systems. Presented here is an overview of choked-flow geometries in ...

Developments in heat exchange technologies promote efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness Heat exchange technologies play a pivotal role in industrial sustainability efforts because they are a ...

Human activities continue to pump billions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year, raising global ...

Through materials science, we can tailor existing substances or engineer completely novel materials to generate new and ...

Turning waste into wealth, a biogas facility is redefining sustainability in animal welfare. By converting organic waste into ...

Scientists and industry are finding unusual new uses for brewers' spent grain – from vegan milk and leather to baked goods ...

Frequent explosions plagued the U.S. grain industry until the Occupational Safety and Health Administration introduced new ...