Elestor’s hydrogen-iron flow batteries have a 25-year shelf life
As renewable energy grows, so does the need for reliable long-term energy storage to balance intermittent power generation. Elestor’s new white paper suggests that the company’s hydrogen-iron flow battery architecture has the potential to provide a durable and cost-effective solution for grid-scale energy storage, with tests showing an operating life of up to 25 years. […]
Destroying PFAS: Challenges, threats, and opportunities
Nyex Florenox™: A breakthrough product in PFAS destruction. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as the “forever chemicals,” are a broad family of more than 14,000 synthetic compounds that are evaluated for their resistance to heat, water, and oil. They are used in a wide range of products, from non-stick cookware and waterproof […]
Expectations for the EU Citizen Energy Package
Chris Vrettos, Senior Policy Advisor and Sara Tachelet, Human Resources Director at EUUSEW partner organization REScoop explore how the EU Citizen Energy Package will deliver community energy projects and promote clean power across the continent. Yesterday, the European Commission announced its long-awaited National Energy Package (CEP). The package includes 1) broad and ambitious European targets […]
AI advances in astronomy through UK-South African project
A new collaboration between the UK and South Africa is using artificial intelligence (AI) to automate telescope monitoring, accelerate data analysis and improve the reliability of major observatories. AI is beginning to reshape the way observatories operate, with new international projects aimed at automating telescope systems and accelerating analysis of astronomical data. The initiative, known […]
EU awards Mantle8 €2.06 million to advance natural hydrogen technology
European natural hydrogen exploration company Mantle8 has secured €2.06 million in funding from the Just Transition Fund to support the development of a suite of technologies designed to locate and analyze natural hydrogen resources. The project will be based in Grenoble and form part of a wider natural hydrogen research and innovation initiative worth €4.84 […]
UK breaks down barriers and empowers women in tech
Women at all stages of their careers will benefit from new government measures announced today aimed at boosting women’s participation in the technology industry. Women remain grossly underrepresented in the technology industry, and the costs are high. Women leaving the industry costs the economy an estimated £200m to £3.5bn each year. Today’s packaging is designed […]
EU gives green light to EUR 260 million investment in Belgium carbon capture and storage project
The European Commission has approved €260 million in funding to support Belgium’s large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions. The funding will support the Kairos@C project, a joint initiative involving Air Liquide Large Industry NV and BASF Antwerp NV. The decision, taken under EU state aid rules, allows Belgium […]
BAM’s molecular printing platform transforms on-site PFAS analysis
BAM researchers have developed a portable solution for rapid detection of “permanent chemicals” using molecularly imprinted polymers and fluorescence sensing. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are among the analytically most challenging compounds in today’s chemical management. Their diversity, chemical stability, and presence down to trace levels require advanced analytical techniques. Although such laboratory techniques are […]
Our position on PFAS sample testing
Explore the different types of PFAS tests and see how they continue to evolve. Current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) targeted PFAS sample testing methods can quantify up to 40 PFAS. Currently, these methods include PFAS with maximum contamination limits, but there is significant concern about the thousands of potential PFAS that have not been screened […]
UK establishes first advanced materials process for defense
For the first time, the UK has established sovereign manufacturing capabilities for ultra-high temperature advanced materials essential for space, hypersonic and propulsion systems. Cross Manufacturing Ltd has built the UK’s first pilot-scale end-to-end manufacturing process for advanced materials known as ceramic matrix composites (CMC). “These advanced materials will support future defense systems, space technology, and […]