Tech innovations and Startups

Rinnovabili • Tesla Emergency Drive Away: How the new safety feature works
Mobility & Transportation
Tesla introduces emergency escape feature that lets drivers leave with charging cable attached

Tesla's new Emergency Drive Away feature allows drivers to escape dangerous situations at Superchargers without unplugging, but using it could cause thousands of dollars in damage.

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Water
Goodbye purified water: New membranes bring…

German researchers have developed new membranes designed to produce green hydrogen directly…

Rinnovabili • DeposAI could help cities tackle traffic congestion before it gets worseitphotos
Mobility & Transportation
AI could help cities tackle traffic…

Researchers are combining artificial intelligence, geospatial mapping and clustering techniques to predict…


Rinnovabili • Lignin as a sustainable substitute for bitumen and resins
Circular Economy
Lignin from wood emerges as a natural alternative to bitumen and fossil-based…

Lignin, a natural polymer found in wood, is being transformed into a renewable resource to replace…

Rinnovabili • Hydrogen storage in polystyrene waste offers safe low-cost solution
Energy
Hydrogen storage in polystyrene waste could reshape the energy landscape

South Korean researchers have developed a method for hydrogen storage using polystyrene waste, turning plastic into…

Rinnovabili • flexible perovskite solar module sets record efficiency at 23%
Tech innovations and Startups
First large-scale flexible perovskite solar module sets efficiency record

The world’s first large-area flexible perovskite solar module has achieved record-breaking efficiency, marking a milestone for…

Rinnovabili • Recycled glass as a sustainable alternative to cement
Recycling
How recycled glass could replace cement in construction

A new study reveals how recycled glass powder can replace cement in compressed earth blocks, boosting…

Rinnovabili • Solar cells: caotropic salt increases efficiency to 22.3%
Energy
Solar cells, a simple salt boosts efficiency and stability

A caotropic salt enhances crystal growth, making perovskite solar cells more efficient and stable, reaching up…

Rinnovabili • Reinforced wood with nanoferrite boosts strength
Tech innovations and Startups
Cell-level reinforced wood is stronger and more sustainable thanks to nanoferrite

A team from Florida Atlantic University developed a reinforced wood using nanoferrite. Stronger but lightweight, it…

Rinnovabili • Self-healing mortar, the formula from Córdoba for resilient buildings
Tech innovations and Startups
A self-healing mortar from the University of Córdoba could revolutionize construction

Inspired by ancient Roman techniques, researchers at the University of Córdoba have developed a self-healing mortar…

Rinnovabili • Curb charger, the urban EV charging solution from Germany
Mobility & Transportation
Electric vehicle charging from the curb? Germany’s curb charger makes it possible

Tested in Cologne, Germany’s curb charger offers a discreet and efficient way to charge electric vehicles…

Rinnovabili • Eco-friendly detergent made from wood and corn proves effective
Circular Economy
Can eco-friendly detergent be made from wood and corn?

A new study shows that natural ingredients like wood nanofibers and corn proteins can effectively clean…

Rinnovabili • E-brick: the thermal battery transforming industrial heat
Tech innovations and Startups
E-brick: the thermal battery from MIT transforming industrial heat

A new high-temperature energy storage system, developed at MIT and powered by renewables, promises to replace…

Rinnovabili • Graphene paint for heating cuts energy use by 40%
Tech innovations and Startups
Graphene paint replaces heating systems, cutting energy use by 40%

A cutting-edge graphene paint is turning walls into low-energy radiant heaters, offering an alternative to traditional…

Rinnovabili • Myosin XI boosts drought resistance in crops
Agriculture & food
Myosin XI, the protein helping crops withstand drought

A Japanese research team uncovers a new function of myosin XI, revealing its central role in…