Researchers present new theory of convection for understanding fast charging of batteries
MechSE Associate Professor Kyle Smith and doctoral student Md Abdul Hamid recently published an article in the Journal of Power Sources.
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Developing self-sensing metamaterial concrete for smart infrastructure systems
Concrete is the most used material in the construction industry and dates to the Roman Empire. Engineers at the University of Pittsburgh are now reimagining its design for the 21st century.
Study highlights lower energy consumption thanks to daylight saving time
This weekend it happens once again: Europeans will put the clocks forward by one hour. With the start of daylight-saving time, discussions break out—as they do every year—about whether or not we should eliminate the time change—both in politics and in the wider society. Opponents argue that the time change impacts our health, for instance through sleep disturbances. Proponents, on the other hand, often bring forward the argument of saving electricity because of longer days, which means that less artificial light is needed.
What’s the impact of charging EVs on a power grid under strain?
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia doubled in 2022 and Tesla’s Model 3 emerged as the best-selling mid-size car, the first time an EV has held this title. Despite these headlines, Australia is off to a slow start with electric vehicles. They accounted for only 3.8% of all vehicle sales in 2022, rising to 6.8% of new car sales in February 2023.
Converting used COVID-19 facemasks into green absorbents for carbon capture
The emergence of COVID-19 in early 2020 has led to an increase in medical waste, including used facemasks, which has become a new threat to public health and the environment. Despite being in a post-COVID-19 pandemic world, many countries are still mandating mask-wearing in public to reduce the spread of the virus. However, a large number of these masks, including single-use and multiple-use forms, are made from plastic materials that are long-lasting. As a result, millions of tons of waste have accumulated in landfills across several countries in a short period, posing a danger to the environment.
Group develops framework for high-energy-density, long life-cycle rechargeable lithium metal batteries
Research conducted by Purdue University’s Vilas Pol Energy Research (ViPER) Group shows promise for developing high-energy-density rechargeable lithium-metal batteries and addressing the electrochemical oxidation instability of ether-based electrolytes.
Solar industry feeling the heat over disposal of 80 million panels
The renewable energy sector is facing a quandary: how Australia will dispose of 80 million solar panels in an environmentally friendly way when they reach the end of their life.
Shopping around: The stores bringing circularity to the high street | BusinessGreen Opinion
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Why the new IPCC report is so important
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report is out and it makes for sober reading. Published roughly every seven years, IPCC reports are the most established body of knowledge on climate change and unique in that their summary gets a signoff from every country on the planet. The report’s findings feature in everything from…
Important next step in diverting textile waste from landfill – Mirage News
“I’m excited about returning 100% cotton back to farms because I think it’s the right thing to do for the environment by helping close the circularity …