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Energy & environment

Converting food-waste digestate, a residue from biogas production, into biochar offers a low-cost, high-impact climate solution

Biochar from food waste could save 93,000 tonnes of CO2

Some binders, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), substantially increased the mechanical strength of the pellets

Sponge-like pellets capture carbon dioxide

There are roughly 75 to 199 million tons of plastic waste currently in the ocean

New polyester-amide polymer is sustainable alternative to nylon

The team developed a new ultra-porous nano-architecture electrode with triple phase conductivity

Research boost for hydrogen production and energy storage

PAHs and PACs have been linked to cancer, developmental issues and other serious health problems

New method detects hidden soil pollutants

Hornsea 4 axing puts 2030 targets in doubt

VOLT aims to help industrial and commercial sites in the North East cut carbon emissions, improve energy resilience, boost flexibility, and reduce costs

Project to assess role of microgrids in cutting emissions

Research in 2019 estimated that the amount of animal waste is due to increase by 40 per cent between 2003 and 2030 to at least five billion tons, with many farms producing more manure than they can legitimately use as fertiliser

Manufacturing-grade cellulose made from cow dung

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Floral Energy exits stealth to make microgrid power play

World’s largest electric ferry takes to the water

Engineering fusion’s future: The road to market ignition

Due to its unique properties, graphene has potential applications in various fields, including electronics, energy storage, and materials science

Partnership set to produce graphene-based polymers for the hydrogen sector