Tag Archives: environmentally friendly

Artificial photosynthesis in sight: Molecule stores sunlight for sustainable fuels

By | August 25, 2025
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Credits: Deyanira Geisnæs Schaad

A research team at the University of Basel has developed a molecule that mimics natural photosynthesis and simultaneously stores two positive and two negative charges under the influence of light. This molecule could be an important step towards CO2-neutral fuels such as hydrogen, methanol, or synthetic gasoline, which release only as much carbon dioxide during combustion as was required for their production. Photosynthesis… Read more »

Restoration: Vacuum suction jet protects the environment and antiques

By | August 14, 2025
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Credits: Tima Miroshnichenko, pexels

Many important cultural artifacts in Germany, particularly those made of metal or metal-wood combinations, require special care during restoration, as conventional cleaning methods are often too time-consuming or aggressive. A new, environmentally friendly method, funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU), promises a solution. In a collaboration between the Dresden State Art Collections (SKD) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP), a gentle vacuum suction blasting process has been developed… Read more »

Scientists achieve breakthrough in environmentally friendly tin perovskite solar cells

By | August 6, 2025
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Credits: Jan Van Bizar, pexels

An international research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in the development of non-toxic tin perovskite solar cells. These are considered an environmentally friendly alternative to lead-based perovskite solar cells, but have so far been considerably less efficient. Now, the efficiency has been significantly increased through the use of a new chemical compound called phenothiazine (Th-2EPT). Perovskite semiconductors are a promising material for solar cells: they are extremely thin, flexible, and inexpensive… Read more »

Environmentally friendly transport: Consortium receives award for battery-electric semi-trailer

By | April 2, 2025
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Credits: evTrailer2

The research project “evTrailer2” evaluates the potential of various technologies for electrified semi-trailer systems in long-haul transport. The goal is to develop highly efficient technologies to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from tractor units. The project consortium received the Sustainability Award in Automotive 2025 in the “Open Innovation” category on March 26th in Berlin for its work on the autonomous battery-electric semi-trailer, reports… Read more »

New book: Employers can make a big difference in environmental protection

By | March 25, 2025
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Credits: Mirjam Hagen

How can employers behave in an environmentally friendly way and thus operate more sustainably? Are waste separation, reducing the carbon footprint, or replacing company cars with car-sharing vehicles enough? Occupational psychologists Sarah Rietze, Dr. Clara Kühner, and Prof. Dr. Hannes Zacher from the University of Leipzig have created a guide that combines scientific findings with practical solutions and will be published as a book at the end of April. Dr.… Read more »

Electronics industry: Plasmatreat presents innovative and environmentally friendly surface treatment

By | February 24, 2025
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(Credits: Plasmatreat)

Plasmatreat claims to have revolutionized oxide removal on electronic components. Their process, known as the REDOX Tool, removes oxide layers from metal surfaces in an environmentally friendly, chemical-free manner. This technology offers significant advantages for industries such as automotive, electronics, and renewable energy. Metal surfaces react with oxygen, forming unwanted oxide layers that impair the processing and functionality of components… Read more »