Tech innovations and Startups

Rinnovabili • Beam-down solar reactor in Australia boosts hydrogen yield
Energy
Australia builds beam-down solar reactor to produce hydrogen more efficiently

The efficiency of thermochemical hydrogen production has increased thanks to CSIRO’s new beam-down solar reactor.

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Energy
From South Korea, the smart window…

The smart window from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology…

Rinnovabili • low-emission cement, the Swiss AI revolution
Constructions
AI-powered breakthrough revolutionizes low-emission cement in…

Swiss researchers use AI to create low-emission cement recipes in milliseconds, cutting…


Rinnovabili • Printed Fuel Cells Made from Mushrooms and Cellulose: A New Frontier in Bioenergy
Tech innovations and Startups
Printed Fuel Cells Made from Mushrooms and Cellulose: A New Frontier in…

Researchers at Empa have developed an innovative "fungal bio-battery" through 3D printing. While the energy output…

Rinnovabili • Pumped-Storage Hydropower Plant: China Breaks Records with Fengning Facility
Energy
Pumped-Storage Hydropower Plant: China’s Record-Breaking Facility

A New Hydropower Milestone for China China has once again solidified its position as a global…

Rinnovabili • Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells Break New Ground
Energy
Perovskite/Silicon Solar: New Efficiency Record on M10 Cells

Qcells sets a global benchmark with 28.6% conversion efficiency for its commercial-size tandem solar cells.

Rinnovabili • AI4HP: How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining Smart Heat Pumps for a Sustainable Future
Energy
AI4HP: How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining Smart Heat Pumps for a Sustainable…

AI-driven innovation like AI4HP signals a new era for energy-efficient heating systems, merging cutting-edge technology with…

Rinnovabili • Sodium-Ion Batteries See a 15% Boost in Energy Density
Energy
Sodium-Ion Batteries See a 15% Boost in Energy Density

Achieving 458 Wh/kg through a new material with high ionic conductivity: sodium vanadium phosphate.

Rinnovabili • Record-Breaking Nanoporous Carbon: A Teaspoon Holds a “Football Field”
Energy
Record-Breaking Nanoporous Carbon: A Teaspoon Holds a “Football Field”

Discover Cornell University's record-breaking nanoporous carbon: a revolutionary material with a surface area of 4,800 m²/g.…

Rinnovabili • 3D-Printed Concrete Captures CO2 and Boosts Strength
Constructions
Injecting Steam and CO2 Makes 3D-Printed Concrete More Flexible and Durable

The innovative process developed by NTU Singapore injects a stream of steam and CO2 into the…

Rinnovabili • Batteries: Lithium Metal Anode Lifespan, +750% with Water and Rubber
Chemicals
Batteries: Lithium Metal Anode Lifespan, +750% with Water and Rubber

The lifespan of lithium metal batteries extended thanks to an eco-friendly nanofiber-based anode coating

Rinnovabili • Photovoltaics: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Energy
Photovoltaic: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Published the report Key Technical Performance Indicators for Photovoltaic Systems: Challenges and Best Practices by IEA-PVPS

Rinnovabili • Supercapacitors, Hierarchical Porous Carbon from Used Oil
Energy
Energy Storage: How to Transform Used Oil into Supercapacitors

An innovative method has been introduced to transform used oil into a high-value material with tailored…

Rinnovabili • Electric Motor Without Permanent Magnets: The New iBEE System
Tech innovations and Startups
A New Magnet-Free Electric Motor Halves the Carbon Footprint

The French-German partnership will unveil a prototype electric motor by the end of 2024 that promises…

Rinnovabili • Photovoltaic-thermal window for nZEB buildings
Constructions
Here is the photovoltaic thermal window that generates electricity and heat

A new hybrid solar system designed to be directly integrated into windows and glass surfaces comes…