Schematic of the proposed a multi-objective adaptive optimization model predictive control method. Credit: Ke Wei et al. The zinc smelting industry is facing new challenges in meeting China’s carbon peak…
Tag: Energy & Green Tech
An intelligent control method reduces carbon emissions in energy-intensive equipment
Structure of the intelligent control method for low-carbon operation. Credit: Tianyou Chai et al. A research team led by Professor Tianyou Chai from Northeastern University, China, has developed an innovative…
Mineral-hungry clean tech sees countries seeking to escape China’s shadow
Lithium, shown here being mined in Brazil, is a key component in electric car batteries. With a clean energy transition hungry for more minerals, representatives from dozens of countries and…
Elevating biogas upgrading performance on renewable aqueous ammonia solution via a novel ‘membrane method’
Graphical abstract. Credit: Tao SUN , Wenlong LI , Jiandong WEI, Long JI , Qingyao HE , Shuiping YAN Biogas is usually produced by anaerobic digestion of organic waste such…
It’s easier to get valuable metals from battery waste if you ‘flash’ it
Schematic of the battery recycling process developed by Rice University scientists that uses their signature Joule-heating technique to remove the inert layer on battery metals and lower their oxidation state,…
New modeling approach ensures all community members are considered in electricity system evolution
NREL’s Holistic Electricity Model uses a decentralized, stakeholder-centric approach with multiple perspectives to ensure that all members of an electricity system are considered as the structure evolves. Credit: National Renewable…
UK grants controversial North Sea oil and gas output
The UK government maintains it must beef up energy security via continued production of fossil fuels following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Britain on Wednesday authorized oil and gas production in…
Exploring the potential of solar cars
Radiation sensor on top of a vehicle. Credit: Miguel Centeno Brito. A new study, modeling the potential of solar-powered vehicles in the urban context in 100 cities across the world,…
Research team publishes benefit breakdown of 3D-printed vs. wood molds for precast concrete
ORNL’s 3D-printed polymer composite mold was used to produce precast concrete parts for a New York City building. Researchers conducted a techno-economic analysis that highlights the benefits over wood molds.…
Tire maker honored for tackling electric car pollution
An electric car charges at a charging point reserved for Tesla cars. Electric cars are widely hailed as the future of transport, but even though they eliminate the issue of…
