From CO2 to acetaldehyde: towards greener industrial chemistry
Scientists led by EPFL, the University of Copenhagen, and Shanghai University have developed a copper catalyst that can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into acetaldehyde, a key chemical used in manufacturing. The breakthrough offers a green alternative to fossil-fuel-based processes
Zement-Recycling – ein günstiger und effizienter Weg zu tieferen Emissionen
Neue Studie unter Führung des Imperial College London, an der auch Forscher der Empa und der EPFL beteiligt sind, zeigt auf, dass die CO2-Mineralisierung von Zementabfällen eine kostengünstige Möglichkeit zur Verringerung der Zementemissionen darstellt
Launch of reFuel.ch: Sustainable fuels and base chemicals for Switzerland
"reFuel.ch" is investigating how fossil fuels can be replaced by sustainable energy sources. The majority of these will come from countries in the Earth's sunbelt, as two to three times more electricity can be generated per square metre of PV area in these countries than in Switzerland
Green Electronics: Circuit boards from renewable raw materials
Can ecologically sustainable circuit boards for the electronics industry be produced from cellulose fibers? Empa researcher Thomas Geiger looked into this question. He is now part of a multinational EU project called "Hypelignum". Its goal: biodegradable electronics
Grüne Elektronik: Elektronik auf dem Holzweg
Lassen sich aus Cellulosefasern ökologisch nachhaltige Platinen für die Elektronikindustrie herstellen? Empa-Forscher Thomas Geiger ging dieser Frage nach. Inzwischen ist er Teil eines multinationalen EU-Projekts namens «Hypelignum». Dessen Ziel: eine bioabbaubare Elektronik
2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, 2–3 February 2021, Online event
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