Energy
Berkeley Lab leads discovery of the fastest magnesium-ion solid-state conductor to date
New research stitches together the best bits of several different bacteria to synthesize a new biofuel product that matches current engines better than previously produced biofuels
Even as researchers test poplars’ potential to morph into everything from ethanol to chemicals in cosmetics and detergents, a commercial-scale processing plant for poplars has yet to be achieved
Recent findings could be used in a simple and inexpensive biodegradable device for water purification
The experiment was one in a series that aims to help ensure plutonium operations continue to be conducted safely
Berkeley Lab-led study unveils new source of robust cellulases in compost
Products made from converted lignin could subsidize biofuel production, making the cost of biofuels more competitive with petroleum
KAUST researchers are exploring ways to detoxify warm, salty wastewater while simultaneously generating electricity
Sandia’s engineering team has designed, modeled, and tested a control system that doubles the amount of power a wave energy converter can absorb from ocean waves
New filter increases the number of times cooling tower water can be reused and recycled
About half of the landfills in the US collect and burn methane, mitigating the danger but still contributing to atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide levels
Self-contained plug-and-play unit assesses the power source connected to medical, laboratory, and other sensitive electronic equipment; “Power Quality Service Call in a Box” eliminates multiple service calls often required to isolate causes of failure; cellular communication provides reports of recorded data and events by email
