Soil-based microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are not widely used, but show some promise as clean-energy options for low-energy sensors used in precision agriculture (soil moisture and health), infrastructure monitoring (water pipes leakages) or environmental monitoring (concentration of pollutants). This latest evolution of an MFC uses a non-traditional design & readily available components to deliver a performance improvement of over 120%. Importantly, the fuel-cell was able to generate 68 times more energy than needed by the sensors - so plenty to spare for more sensors! https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-develop-new-dirt-powered-fuel-cell-that-runs-forever/

Electric vehicles have been the primary focus of zero-emissions car manufacturers, while hydrogen vehicles were relegated to the b

The race to achieve net-zero emissions has put carbon capture technology in the spotlight. Dotz Nano's proprietary carbon-based solid sorbent marks the next evolution in carbon capture technologies, presenting an efficient and sustainable approach to industrial deep decarbonization. As a developer of advanced climate and industrial nanotechnologies the Company’s proprietary carbon-based solid sorbent, represents the next evolution in carbon capture technologies, offering an efficient and sustainable approach to drive industrial deep decarbonization towards sustainable energy future. Through their technology,  Dotz Earth the intention is to capture a significant part of the global USD 600bn market opportunity by 2050. https://dotz.tech/

US military research into lower risk alternatives to lithium-ion batteries has led to the development of a new nanoelectrofuel for use in flow batteries. Flow batteries currently address all the downsides of lithium-ion batteries but can't deliver the same energy density - until now.  Researchers have discovered that by adding nanofluids to the normal aqueous solutions (electrolytes), they can boost a flow battery's energy density by 15 to 25 times, making it comparable to any petrol-powered vehicle, much less lithium-ion battery EV's - without any of the associated downsides of either!https://spectrum.ieee.org/flow-battery-2666672335

Chances are, every battery you’ve ever used is sitting in landfill, leaking toxic materials into the environment, and wasting Ea

Magma is liquid or semi-liquid hot rock. Depending on its chemical composition, Magma can reach over 1000 degrees Celsius. Not much is really known about magma, which is why the establishment of the world's first, open-access  research centre with physical access to a magma chamber only 2km underground is pretty exciting. The centre hopes to better understand magma dynamics, which may help predict volcanic behaviour. It is also keen to explore ways of tapping into the enormous geothermal energy potential of magma. https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/journey-to-the-centre-of-earth-experts-to-drill-into-a-magma-chamber/ar-AA1msDEH