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Waste2Race vehicle is powered by wastewater and challenges speed limits
This automotive project aims to showcase a wide range of sustainable concepts and is estimated to be completed by mid-2025.
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BASF secures funding to build world’s largest industrial heat pump
The BASF plant aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the plant.
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ProLogium introduces the first battery with silicon composite anode
This development is important for the evolution of batteries for electric vehicles, surpassing the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
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Toyota to showcase innovative technologies at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024
The Japanese company will present its innovative portable hydrogen cartridges, its hydrogen-powered GR Corolla and an energy storage system based on recycled batteries.
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New MICROfactory transforms electronic plastics into recycled 3D filaments
Hard-to-recycle plastics will no longer end up in landfills, but will instead be turned into filaments that can be used in 3D printers.
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Researchers create rechargeable carbon dioxide battery for Mars
The battery uses carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere as fuel.
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Bioengineered bacteria break down PET plastics faster
The modified bacteria can break down PET plastic in just 24 hours, whereas this material takes centuries to degrade naturally.
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Researchers recreate web-slinging technology inspired by Spider-Man
The fibers solidify instantly on contact with air and can adhere to objects, lifting them at a distance.
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ITE develops biobattery for sportswear that uses sweat as energy
It allows 3.5 volts of energy to be generated from human perspiration, enough to power wearable devices such as smart watches or medical sensors.
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New method discovered to improve PVC resistance and reduce microplastics
The new method could allow PVC to be reused, reducing the release of microplastics and improving its recyclability.
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