Tag Archives: Sustainability

Energy storage: StoRIES project successfully completed

By | May 27
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In StoRIES, young researchers from all over Europe worked together on hybrid storage solutions – including at summer schools like this one in Rome. | Source: HIU/KIT | Copyright: HIU/KIT

Karlsruhe (Labnews Media LLC) – The European research project StoRIES (Storage Research Infrastructure Eco-System), coordinated by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has successfully completed its work after four years. The project promoted the networking of research infrastructures, industry, and scientific institutions in Europe and developed strategies for the development and integration of energy storage systems. It thus contributes to… Read more »

Algen in Aquakultur reduzieren Abfall und steigern Nachhaltigkeit

By | May 5
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Cluster of bright green sea grapes (Caulerpa lentillifera) resting on a white perforated tray with water droplets nearby.

Miami (Labnews Media LLC) – Die Integration von Makroalgen in integrierte multi-trophische Aquakultur-Systeme (IMTA) kann Abfallprodukte aus der Meeresfischzucht deutlich reduzieren oder sogar vollständig eliminieren. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt eine neue Studie der University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. In einem Pilot-IMTA-System testeten die Forschenden vier einheimische Makroalgen-Arten der Südost-USA und Karibik unter… Continue reading

KI führt Nachhaltigkeit von Berichten zu operativen Entscheidungen

By | April 21, 2026
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Earth from space, showing Africa and surrounding regions with white cloud cover over the blue oceans.

München (Labnews Media LLC) – Zum Earth Day fordert der IT-Dienstleister Nagarro ein Umdenken in der Nachhaltigkeitsdebatte von Unternehmen. Nachhaltigkeit müsse von jährlichen Berichten in die tägliche operative Entscheidungsfindung integriert werden. Künstliche Intelligenz spiele dabei eine zentrale Rolle. Der Druck auf Unternehmen wachse durch strengere Regulierungen, Investorenanforderungen und Kundenwünsche, erklärte CTO Stefan Bär. Besonders in der Lieferkette fehle… Continue reading

Erster reiner Ammoniak-Motor ohne fossile Zusätze realisiert

By | April 14, 2026
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Ein Motor, der ausschließlich mit Ammoniak betrieben wird und keine fossilen Kraftstoffe benötigt, ist erstmals in einem Fahrzeug umgesetzt worden. Das Fraunhofer-Institut für Mikrotechnik und Mikrosysteme IMM hat gemeinsam mit dem US-Unternehmen First Ammonia Motors die Basistechnologie für diesen kohlenstofffreien Antrieb entwickelt. Die erfolgreiche Probefahrt fand am 27. Juni 2025 am Stadtrand von Charlotte im US-Bundesstaat North Carolina… Continue reading

Fraunhofer UMSICHT entwickelt Verfahren zur Rückgewinnung von Säuren und wertvollen Ressourcen

By | March 25, 2026
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Das Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik UMSICHT treibt gemeinsam mit dem Partner FNE Entsorgungsdienste Freiberg GmbH die Kreislaufwirtschaft in der metallverarbeitenden und chemischen Industrie voran. Im Forschungsprojekt „SäureWert“ wird ein Verfahren entwickelt, mit dem Säuren und wertvolle Ressourcen aus Prozessabfällen zurückgewonnen werden können. Durch die Rückgewinnung sinkt der Bedarf an Primärrohstoffen, die Menge gefährlicher Abfälle wird reduziert… Continue reading

Microbial upcycling of PET plastic to levodopa: sustainable synthesis of a Parkinson's drug

By | March 16, 2026
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Researchers have developed a biotechnological process that converts polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste into levodopa (L-DOPA) – the key drug for treating Parkinson's disease. The approach uses genetically modified Escherichia coli and achieves high yields under mild, aqueous conditions. The team, led by Benjamin Royer and Stephen Wallace, constructed a four-step biosynthetic pathway that converts terephthalic acid (TPA) – the main monomer of PET – via… Read more »

GOLEHM Alliance receives further funding for sustainable earth construction

By | August 25, 2025
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Credits: N. Henkel, GOLEHM

The WIR! alliance GOLEHM, which has been working since 2020 to revive traditional clay construction in the Central German dryland region and promote a sustainable circular economy in the construction sector, will continue to receive funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research until the end of 2028. With a total volume of €9,82 million, the "WIR! – Change through Innovation in the Region" program supports over two dozen projects… Read more »

Millet as a plant of the future: Brandenburg focuses on climate resilience and diversity

By | August 21, 2025
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Credits: nnitatong, pexels

At a field day at the Wilmersdorf teaching and research station of the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE), millet was the focus as a promising crop. Farmers, processors, and scientists exchanged ideas about millet's potential for animal feed, nutrition, and climate adaptation in agriculture. Forty-four millet varieties were presented in the experimental field, ranging in height from 50 centimeters to… Read more »

Saarland University: Master's program for environmentally friendly products available from autumn

By | August 13, 2025
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Credits: Oliver Dietze, Saarland University

The Master's program "Sustainable Materials and Engineering" prepares students for the development of environmentally friendly products such as compostable packaging, sustainable building materials, and recyclable lightweight materials for vehicles. This research-oriented and practice-based program combines chemistry, materials science, and engineering to utilize resources efficiently and improve the environmental compatibility of products. Conventional packaging, building materials, and vehicles are often difficult to recycle and energy-intensive to produce… Read more »

Green Chemistry: Breakthrough in Sustainable Low-Temperature Oxidation

By | August 7, 2025
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A research team at Nagoya University has developed an innovative catalyst system that makes the chemical industry more sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. The study, published on July 7, 2025, in the journal Green Chemistry, describes how the oxidation of alcohols to valuable chemicals such as aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids can now take place at significantly lower temperatures and without toxic heavy metals. Back in 2009… Continue reading