19 January 202317 January 2023Solarbetriebenes System wandelt Plastik und Treibhausgase in nachhaltige Brennstoffe um"Das Besondere an diesem System ist seine Vielseitigkeit und Einstellbarkeit"
17 January 202312 January 2023Solar-powered system converts plastic and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuelsResearchers have developed a system that can transform plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels and other valuable products – using just the energy from the Sun
5 September 202230 August 2022RIPE researchers prove bioengineering better photosynthesis increases yields in food crops for the first time everRIPE researchers prove bioengineering better photosynthesis increases yields in food crops for the first time ever
Speed-the-Leaf: RIPE’s photosynthesis breakthru offers a 20% increase in crop yieldSome years ago, the RIPE team went down the rabbit hole of transforming photosynthesis, on the noble theory that if plants are more efficient, we’ll have more food, fiber, fuel, and what have you
30 August 202225 August 2022Floating ‘artificial leaves’ ride the wave of clean fuel productionResearchers have developed floating ‘artificial leaves’ that generate clean fuels from sunlight and water, and could eventually operate on a large scale at sea
2 June 202225 May 2022Low-cost battery-like device absorbs CO2 emissions while it chargesThe CO2 can be released in a controlled way and collected to be reused or disposed of responsibly
Preiswertes, batterie-ähnliches Gerät absorbiert beim Aufladen CO2Bei der Entladung lässt sich das CO2 kontrolliert auffangen, um es wiederzuverwenden oder zu entsorgen
27 May 202223 May 2022Blaualgen versorgen Mikroprozessor mit StromEine Kultur aus Cyanobakterien nutzt Sonnenlicht zur Photosynthese und erzeugt dabei elektrischen Strom. Damit läuft ein Mikroprozessor bereits ein Jahr lang
Algae-powered computing: scientists create reliable and renewable biological photovoltaic cellResearchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year – and counting – using nothing but ambient light and water. Their system has potential as a reliable and renewable way to power small devices
11 March 20228 March 2022New, nature-inspired concepts for turning CO2 into clean fuelsSome Cambridge researchers, working with a team from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa in Portugal, have developed a method to improve the efficiency of electrolysis by fine-tuning the solution conditions to alter the local environment of the enzymes
18 January 202217 January 2022OSU research finds way to scrub carbon dioxide from factory emissions, make useful productsA scientific collaboration led by a researcher at Oregon State University resulted in the development of a new compound that can harvest carbon dioxide from smokestacks and use it to produce commercially beneficial chemicals
25 November 202123 November 2021This new biodegradable glitter is made entirely from plantsAlmost all of the glitter you’ve ever used is still floating around the planet. This new formulation has just one ingredient, but it’s still as shimmery as the original
17 November 202113 November 2021Sustainable, biodegradable glitter – from your fruit bowlPlant-based biodegradable glitter sparkles without the microplastics
3 September 20219 September 2021Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortagesDoes the world have a shortage of sand? At first, that might sound like a peculiar question
14 July 20219 July 2021Researchers create new polymer film from plant proteinNew paper is the culmination of more than 10 years’ research into understanding how nature generates materials from proteins
18 June 202116 June 2021‘Vegan spider silk’ provides sustainable alternative to single-use plasticsResearchers have created a plant-based, sustainable, scalable material that could replace single-use plastics in many consumer products
21 May 202125 November 2021The world’s first ‘infinite’ plasticThe way we normally recycle plastics is a downward spiral of waste and degraded materials, but there is another option – turning plastic back into the oil it was made from
5 February 20219 September 2021Sustainable hydrogen production a step closerReisner lab received ERC Proof of Concept Grant for "SolReGen" project aiming at coupling photoreforming process with a benign enzymatic waste pre-treatment
20 January 202127 April 2022Inspired by kombucha tea, engineers create “living materials”A symbiotic culture of specialized yeast and bacteria can generate tough materials able to perform a variety of functions
29 October 202026 October 2020Hemp in high-performance composites?What potential do hemp fibres have to be used in fibre-reinforced composites - researchers of the Biomimetic Innovation Centre at HSB publish a comprehensive review with colleagues from France, Italy and England
Welches Potential haben Hanffasern für den Einsatz in Faserverbundwerkstoffen? Anwendungen von naturfaserverstärktem, spritzgegossenem Kinderspielzeug bis zu Hochleistungsverbundwerkstoffen im Sportbereich oder BootsbauHochschule Bremen an internationaler Veröffentlichung zum Stand der Forschung und Entwicklung beteiligt
14 September 202012 September 2020Microbes working together multiply biomass conversion possibilitiesWith the race for renewable energy sources in full swing, plants offer one of the most promising candidates for replacing crude oil
7 September 20209 September 2021Wireless device makes clean fuel from sunlight, CO2 and waterResearchers team from the University of Cambridge made a significant step toward achieving artificial photosynthesis
30 October 20199 September 2021‘Artificial leaf’ successfully produces clean gasUniversity of Cambridge researchers demonstrated that this innovative device can directly produce syngas in a sustainable and simple way
‘Künstliches Blatt’ produziert erfolgreich sauberes GasForscher der Universität Cambridge konnten nachweisen, dass das innovative Gerät auf nachhaltige, einfache Weise sogenanntes Synthesegas erzeugen kann
21 August 201919 August 2019Which Molecules Are Key for a Sustainable Chemical Industry?Cambridge researchers screened a large chemical database with over 105 million compounds and identified "strategic" compounds for a circular economy
5 February 20194 February 2019New Lightweight Bio-Composite Using Date Palm Fiber Biomass for AutomotiveApplied Science and Manufacturing explored the potential of waste leaf sheath date palm fibers for composite reinforcement
14 January 20199 January 2019Synthetic biology start-up Colorifix raises $3m Series A round to scale its revolutionary textile dyeing solutionColorifix uses synthetic biology methods to create a range of colours produced naturally by organisms such as microbes, plants, animals and insects
10 December 20186 December 2018Don’t quibble with a gribble: why a curious crustacean could hold secret to making renewable energy from woodDiscovery brings researchers a step closer to identifying cheaper and more sustainable tools for converting wood into low carbon fuel
9 August 20189 September 2021Carbon Capture, Solar Fuels, Fossil BubbleTackling the CO2 challenge provides possibilities for encouraging innovation and a more sustainable circular economy
2 August 201831 July 2018Ruling on gene editing crops a threat to innovation and future food security, scientists sayPlants traits introduced by Crispr gene editing will be subject to the same regulatory process as 1980s-style gmos containing genes from other species, Europe’s highest court rules
23 July 20189 September 2021Econic Technologies appoints new Head of Process DevelopmentChemical engineer David Walker will take on responsibility for Econic’s process development programmes and Customer Demonstration Facility
9 July 20189 September 2021Neuer Weltrekord bei der direkten solaren WasserspaltungTandem-Solarzelle aus III-V-Halbleitern mit Rhodium-Nanopartikeln und kristallinem Titandioxid
12 March 20189 March 2018Exploring the secret of plantsThanks to chlorophyll, plants are able to convert sunlight directly into chemical energy
Das Geheimnis der Pflanzen lüftenDank Chlorophyll gelingt es den Pflanzen, Sonnenlicht direkt in chemische Energie umzuwandeln
26 February 201822 February 2018In living colour: Brightly-coloured bacteria could be used to ‘grow’ paints and coatingsResearchers found by genetically mutating bacteria and within changing the geometry in the colonies, they changed the colour
8 February 20186 February 2018The bio-composite market cannot grow fast enough: reportIDTechEx forecasts the revenue for bast fibres used in composite parts to exceed $140 million by 2027
1 February 201830 January 2018Ingenza embarks on ConBioChem collaborationCompany aims to develop new industrial biotech-based routes to commodity chemicals
19 January 201817 January 2018Harnessing the power of algae: new, greener fuel cells move step closer to realityCambridge researchers have developed a two-chamber BPV system utilizing algae to convert light into electricity
Mutierte Algen erzeugen und speichern SolarstromForscher der Universität Cambridge haben ein Bio-PV-System entwickelt, das mit Hilfe von Algen Sonnenenergie in Strom umwandeln und speichern kann
10 May 201726 April 2017Kunststoff-fressende Larve entdecktBioabbau von Polyethylen als Forschungsziel
16 March 201715 March 2017Scientists harness solar power to produce clean hydrogen from biomassA team of scientists at the University of Cambridge has developed a way of using solar power to generate a fuel
10 January 201730 December 2016Wasserstoff aus Sonnenlicht – aber im DunkelnGraphitisches Kohlenstoffnitrid kann für die künstliche Photosynthese Elektronen erzeugen, speichern und zeitverzögert wieder freisetzen
Dark Photocatalysis: Storage of Solar Energy in Carbon Nitride for Time-Delayed Hydrogen GenerationNew approach for storing sunlight as long-lived radicals provides the structural basis for designing photocatalysts with long-lived photo-induced states
16 June 201614 June 2016Cellulose: new understanding could lead to tailored biofuelsIn the search for low emission plant-based fuels, new research may help avoid having to choose between growing crops for food or fuel
1 June 201631 May 2016Sustainable Timber Tower on the RiseLondon's wooden tower to launch a growing world of opportunities for biobased and artful buildings
31 March 201630 March 2016Compostable coffee cups present solution to single-use cups in foodservice environmentsVegware setting up new trade waste routes all around the UK for compostable packaging and food waste
10 March 20164 March 2016Researchers’ new advance in quest for second generation biofuelsYork researcher present first time molecular structure of key enzymes involved in break down tough cellulose-based materials
10 December 20159 December 2015Moos Radio: Energie aus photo-mikrobischen BrennstoffzellenForschern gelingt Stromerzeugung mittels Photosynthese aus Pflanzen