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April 24, 2020
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Methane Emitted by Humans Vastly Underestimated

Feb. 19, 2020 — Researchers measured methane levels in ancient air samples and found that scientists have been vastly underestimating the amount of methane humans are emitting into the atmosphere via fossil fuels. ... read more

New Study Looks to Biological Enzymes as Source of Hydrogen Fuel

Nov. 25, 2019 — Research has chemists one step closer to recreating nature's most efficient machinery for generating hydrogen gas. This new development may help clear the path for the hydrogen fuel industry to move ... read more

'Artificial Leaf' Successfully Produces Clean Gas

Oct. 21, 2019 — A widely-used gas that is currently produced from fossil fuels can instead be made by an 'artificial leaf' that uses only sunlight, carbon dioxide and water, and which could eventually be used to ... read more

New Route to Carbon-Neutral Fuels from Carbon Dioxide

Sep. 16, 2019 — A new way to convert carbon dioxide into the building block for sustainable liquid fuels was very efficient in tests and did not have the reaction that destroys the conventional ... read more
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'Reverse Fuel Cell' Converts Waste Carbon to Valuable Products at Record Rates

Feb. 10, 2020 — Fuel cells turn chemicals into electricity. Now, an engineering team has adapted technology from fuel cells to do the reverse: harness electricity to make valuable chemicals from waste carbon ... read more

Accelerating Chemical Reactions Without Direct Contact With a Catalyst

Jan. 31, 2020 — Researchers demonstrate a chemical reaction produced through an intermediary created by a separate chemical reaction, findings that could impact environmental remediation and fuel ... read more

Molecule Modification Could Improve Reprocessing of Spent Nuclear Fuel

Jan. 29, 2020 — The reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel could become safer and more efficient in future after researchers found a way to modify the structure of molecules to remove radioactive ... read more

Ecofriendly Catalyst for Converting Methane Into Useful Gases Using Light Instead of Heat

Jan. 27, 2020 — Scientists have developed a catalyst to convert abundant methane gas into more useful synthesis gas. Unlike conventional catalysts, this catalyst operates at much lower temperatures by using light, ... read more

New Assessment of Gas Locked in Ice in European Waters

Jan. 15, 2020 — A study has mapped several sites in Europe containing gas hydrate - a relatively clean fuel which could help bridge the gap between fossil fuels and ... read more

Utilizing Relativistic Effects for Laser Fusion: A New Approach for Clean Power

Jan. 7, 2020 — Researchers have studied a new approach for laser nuclear fusion utilizing relativistic phenomena of intense laser light. By irradiating the ultra-intense laser light directly onto the fusion fuel, ... read more

Untangling Links Between Nitrogen Oxides and Airborne Sulfates Helps Tackle Hazy Air Pollution

Dec. 24, 2019 — A research team has unveiled a first-in-kind study of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and its role in the rise and fall of airborne sulfates in hazy air pollution, offering policymakers new insights into ways ... read more

Effects of Natural Gas Assessed in Study of Shale Gas Boom in Appalachian Basin

Dec. 17, 2019 — A new study estimated the cumulative effects of the shale gas boom in the Appalachian basin in the early 2000s on air quality, climate change, and employment. The study found that effects on air ... read more

Big Step in Producing Carbon-Neutral Fuel: Silver Diphosphide

Dec. 16, 2019 — A new chemical process does in the lab what trees do in nature -- it converts carbon dioxide into usable chemicals or ... read more

Rare Algae Enzyme to Convert Waste Cooking Oil Into Ready-to-Use Biofuel

Dec. 13, 2019 — A team of engineers will utilize the rare properties of an unusual, light-dependent enzyme in a photo-bio-catalytic continuous flow system to produce drop-in biofuels from waste oils and ... read more

Pathways Toward Post-Petrochemistry

Dec. 11, 2019 — Ethylene, or ethene, is a primary feedstock for the chemical industry, including as a starting material for the production of a wide variety of plastics. Scientists have now introduced a new ... read more

Ramping Up Carbon Capture Could Be Key to Mitigating Climate Change

Dec. 9, 2019 — As the world gathers in Madrid to discuss how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to fight climate change, a newly released study makes the case that trapping emissions underground could go a long way ... read more

As China Rapidly Adopts Clean Energy, Use of Traditional Stoves Persists

Dec. 5, 2019 — Old habits are hard to break. A new study of replacement of traditional wood and coal burning stoves with clean energy in China suggests that, without a better understanding of the reasons behind ... read more

Big Trucks, Little Emissions

Nov. 26, 2019 — Researchers reveal a new integrated, cost-efficient way of converting ethanol for fuel blends that can reduce greenhouse gas ... read more

New Study Analyzes Viability of Sustainable Fuels

Nov. 26, 2019 — New technology to convert ethanol into fuels suitable for aviation, shipping and other heavy-duty applications can be price-competitive with conventional fuels while retaining the sustainability ... read more

Storing Energy in Hydrogen 20 Times More Effective Using Platinum-Nickel Catalyst

Nov. 14, 2019 — Catalysts accelerate chemical reactions, but the widely used metal platinum is scarce and expensive. Researchers have now developed an alternative with a 20x higher activity: a catalyst with hollow ... read more

Climate Impact of Hydropower Varies Widely

Nov. 13, 2019 — Hydropower is broadly considered to be much more environmentally friendly than electricity generated from fossil fuels, and in many cases this is true. However, a new study reveals that the climate ... read more

Aviation Emissions' Impacts on Air Quality Larger Than on Climate, Study Finds

Nov. 7, 2019 — New research has quantified the climate and air quality impacts of aviation, broken down by emission type, altitude and location. The team found that growth in aviation causes twice as much damage to ... read more

Tethered Chem Combos Could Revolutionize Artificial Photosynthesis

Nov. 4, 2019 — Scientists have doubled the efficiency of a chemical combo that captures light and splits water molecules so the building blocks can be used to produce hydrogen fuel. Their approach provides a ... read more

Where to Install Renewable Energy in US to Achieve Greatest Benefits

Oct. 29, 2019 — A new study shows that to achieve the biggest improvements in public health and the greatest benefits from renewable energy, wind turbines should be installed in the Upper Midwest and solar power ... read more
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