Fish Scales Could Make Wearable Electronics More Sustainable
New research describes a way to make flexible, single-use displays more environmentally friendly
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World's Smelliest Fruit Could Charge Your Mobile Phone
Pungent produce packs an electrical punch
Scientists Develop Enzyme Produced from Agricultural Waste for Use as Laundry Detergent
By using an enzyme produced from a by-product of mustard seeds, researchers hope to develop a low-cost, naturally derived version of lipase
'Flamenco Dancing' Molecule Could Lead to Better-Protecting Sunscreen
Recent research opens up the possibility of developing a naturally-derived and eco-friendly sunscreen that protects against the full range of harmful wavelengths of light from the sun
A Cool Alternative to Air Conditioning
Modern air conditioning systems consume significant amounts of energy to cool buildings during the daytime, generating significant amounts of greenhouse gases responsible for climate change
A New Concept Could Make More Environmentally Friendly Batteries Possible
Using aluminium battery technology could offer several advantages, including a high theoretical energy density, and the fact that there already exists an established industry for its manufacturi
A Good First Step toward Nontoxic Solar Cells
Engineers discover lead-free perovskite semiconductor for solar cells using data analytics, supercomputers
Green Material for Refrigeration Identified
When put under pressure, plastic crystals of neopentylglycol yield huge cooling effects
Chemists Use Abundant, Low-Cost, and Non-Toxic Elements to Synthesize Semiconductors
While semiconductors may not contain rare materials, many are toxic or very expensive
Researchers Tap Problematic E-Waste Surplus to Recover High-Quality Polymers
E-waste from refrigerators, televisions, computers, monitors, mobile phones, and video game consoles is an ever-increasing burden to landfills and the recycling industry