While semiconductors may not contain rare materials, many are toxic or very expensive

E-waste from refrigerators, televisions, computers, monitors, mobile phones, and video game consoles is an ever-increasing burden to landfills and the recycling industry

Berkeley Lab researchers make thermochromic windows with perovskite solar cell

All-weather friendly cooling technology works without mechanical compressors or chemical refrigerants, and generates drinking water

By using a technique that combines electricity and chemistry, future pharmaceuticals may soon be easily scaled up to be manufactured in a more sustainable way

Saliva-powered battery could be helpful in extreme conditions

The fibers are sustainable, non-toxic, and can be made at room temperature

A better sustainable sanitary pad

Manmade materials could get a lot greener soon, thanks to the ingenuity of a team of scientists from three U.S. research universities

Results will guide design of improved catalysts for transforming pollutant to useful chemicals