• While humble copper (Cu) may not boast the allure of gold or silver, its remarkable versatility makes it invaluable in cutting-edge research. A collaborative effort by scientists from Tohoku University, the Tokyo University of Science, and the University of Adelaide has unveiled a method to enh

• Ammonia is the fuel for fertilizers and is also a high-energy, CO2-emitting ammonia. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) with RMIT University Melbourne are advancing project-based innovative cleaner and cost-effective approaches to ammonia production. Rethinking the Haber-B

These closeups show examples of carbon nanotubes integrated into silicon chips. • This week at the International Electron Devices Meeting in San Francisco, research teams spanning academia and industry presented data on high-performance carbon nanotube transistors (CNTs) and circuits. While it ma

• The authors combined graphene, polypropylene, and nanoclay to create novel biomaterials to use in the outlet gate of brain and heart pacemakers, the component responsible for controlling and transmitting signals. Testing five different ratios of the materials, they discovered the pores within t

Italian researchers say hydrogen storage offers more supply-side flexibility than battery storage, while a German consortium has developed a global hydrogen potential atlas for sustainable production and trade. • Italian researchers have found hydrogen storage offers more supply-side flexibility

• A new reactor developed by scientists in Japan turns water into hydrogen using sunlight, promising clean energy solutions. • A new method for producing hydrogen fuel using water and sunlight has been developed by researchers in Japan, according to reports. The innovation involves a reactor equ

• Nikola Corp., a producer of battery and hydrogen-electric trucks, has taken several steps to repay its debts and raise equity, including offering up to $100 million in a common stock sale. • The beleaguered company is still dealing with the aftershocks of its founder, Trevor Milton, being co

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been diversifying in this sector to become one of the leaders in providing sustainable transport worldwide. • In a significant development towards sustainable transportation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched its first hydrogen-powered bus. The launch marks

Blue and Green Hydrogen Production by Region in 2023 • Hydrogen production is becoming increasingly important for decarbonization efforts as it offers a clean and versatile alternative to fossil fuels, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. • In this visualization, we map the total kiloton

Scanning electron microscope images show some carbon nanotube “ropes” subjected to different twist strains. New research shows that twisted carbon nanotubes can store high densities of energy to power sensors or other technology. • Researchers have discovered that twisted carbon nanotubes can st

• Nearly 3,000 jobs will be created. • Hero Future Energies has inked a memorandum of understanding to set aside INR 11,000 crore to develop renewable energy projects in the state of Karnataka in India. • In a statement, Hero Future Energies said the agreement was signed with the Government o

The stock is up by 65 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 806 per share and gave multibagger returns of over 500 per cent in 5 years. • shares of H.G. Infra Engineering Limited (HGIEL) plunged 0.63 per cent to 1,330.75 per share from its previous closing of Rs 1,339.15 with an intraday high of Rs

European researchers have told pv magazine that hydrogen production costs are often underestimated in prefeasibility studies, while the South Korean authorities have reported a rise in deals for large-scale hydrogen consumption projects. • European researchers have concluded that relying on simula

The steel giant also casts doubt on whether direct iron reduction from natural gas will be competitive in Europe. • ArcelorMittal has announced that it will delay final investment decisions across its portfolio of projects to decarbonise the company, including green hydrogen-ready direct-reduced

This is an excellent move in the rail industry and sustainable transport as Stadler’s FLIRT H2, a hydrogen-powered train, has made a Guinness World Record. The train traveled 1,741.7 miles (2,803 kilometers) without needing to refuel or recharge, a record that makes it the longest distance a hydro

• University of Central Florida (UCF) researcher Debashis Chanda, a professor at UCF's NanoScience Technology Center, has developed a new technique to detect long wave infrared (LWIR) photons of different wavelengths or "colors." • The new detection and imaging technique will have applications

Renowned for its light-capturing efficiency, PSI transfers electrons to platinum nanoparticles, producing clean hydrogen fuel. Researchers used cryo-EM to achieve the first high-resolution visualization of this biohybrid structure. • In a significant development toward sustainable energy solution

• A pair of engineers at Hamad Bin Khalifa University has developed a desalination system that also produces electricity, hydrogen and cool air for refrigeration. In their paper published in the journal Desalination Nurettin Sezer and Sertac Bayhan describe their modularized system. • Climate c

Conductive AFM image of ABA/ABC stripes in three-layer epitaxial graphene. • Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice, is known for its exceptional properties: incredible strength (about 200 times stronger than steel), light weight, flexibility, an

Graphene has been described as the world's first two-dimensional material. • A deal has been struck for the world's first commercial production of carbon fibre enriched with graphene in a new project led by a UK company in Saudi Arabia. • Manchester firm Graphene Innovations Manchester (GIM) ha

The green microgrid project powers NTPC’s Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) campus using a solar PV power generation system coupled with a hydrogen power storage system. • Ohmium International, a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys proton exchange membrane (PE

• In-situ liquid-cell transmission electron microscopy electrodeposition of PtNi nanoparticle films on a carbon electrode during cyclic voltammetry. The electron beam (here in green color) illuminated the electrode (here in orange color) submerged in the platinum and nickel salt solution, enhancin

The collaboration represents a significant step toward achieving net-zero goals in India and OECD markets while positioning India as a global leader in green hydrogen and ammonia production. Gentari plans to establish approximately 2,400 MWp of renewable energy capacity, comprising solar and wind p

The integrated system is modeled and analyzed based on thermodynamic principles. Bifacial photovoltaics maximize renewable energy utilization and power generation by capturing sunlight on both sides. • Scientists have proposed a novel method to use a PV-powered system to desalinate water and prod

Industry sees hydrogen as the route to sustainable air travel, but there is a long haul before it becomes a realistic alternative. • “We really believe in hydrogen for the future of aviation,” Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus told a meeting organised by the lobby group, the Aerospace, Security, and

• There is decarbonization that the world seems to be racing toward; hydrogen is seen to be one of the players in the clean energy revolution. Storage and transport remain big challenges in hydrogen, but innovations such as Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers or LOHC are remolding the face of hydroge

The catalyst enables hydrogen production at 300°C lower than conventional thermal methane cracking processes, improving hydrogen productivity by 50%. • Researchers from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), led by Dr. Woohyun Kim, have developed an innovative nickel-cobalt composite catal

India’s proven natural gas reserves is 1.3 trillion cubic metres (TCM), which is 0.7% of the total global reserves (188 TCM).Going by the current production rate, India’s natural gas reserve could last for at least 56 years. • Natural Gas (NG) – a bridge fuel, helps transitioning from conventional

NHPC and SJVN are positioned favorably, experiencing a surge in capacity additions after a long haul, JM said while adding that CESC and Tata Power are focusing on renewable energy capacity expansions as a key driver for their growth. • Suzlon Energy remains optimistic about the ongoing momentum

• Hogreen Air, a local firm in South Korea, has unveiled a high-speed, long-range hydrogen fuel cell drone at the H2 Mobility Energy Environment Technology (MEET) conference in Seoul. • The company developed this long-duration surveillance and reconnaissance hydrogen unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV