Tag Archives: environmentally friendly

Artificial photosynthesis in sight: Molecule stores sunlight for sustainable fuels

By LabNews Media LLC | August 25, 2025

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 LabNews Media LLC | August 14, 2025

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Many important cultural assets in Germany, such as 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 was developed… Continue reading

Scientists achieve breakthrough in environmentally friendly tin perovskite solar cells

By LabNews Media LLC | August 6, 2025

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An international team of researchers has made significant progress in the development of non-toxic tin perovskite solar cells. These are considered an environmentally friendly alternative to lead-containing perovskite solar cells, but were previously significantly less efficient. Now, 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, cost-effective, and… Continue reading

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

By LabNews Media LLC | April 2, 2025

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The "evTrailer2" research project is evaluating the potential of various technologies for electrified semi-trailer systems in long-distance transport. The goal is to develop highly efficient technologies to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from semi-trailer trucks. The project consortium received the Sustainability Award in Automotive 26 in the "Open Innovation" category for its work on the standalone battery-electric semi-trailer on March 2025 in Berlin, reports... Continue reading

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

By LabNews Media LLC | March 25, 2025

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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 LabNews Media LLC | February 24, 2025

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Plasmatreat claims to have revolutionized oxide removal on electronic components. The process, known as the REDOX tool, removes oxide layers from metal surfaces in an environmentally friendly, chemical-free manner. This technology offers significant benefits for industries such as the automotive and electronics industries, as well as renewable energies. Metal surfaces react when exposed to oxygen, forming undesirable oxide layers that impair the processing and functionality of components. Continue reading