Engineers at MIT have developed a new design for the electrodes used in electrochemical systems that are under development to convert carbon dioxide into a valuable commodity that increases the efficiency of the conversion process. ‘The CO2 problem is a big challenge for our times, and we are using all kinds of levers to solve and address this problem,’ said professor of … [Read more...] about MIT engineers make converting CO2 into useful products more practical
Sustainability
Minister marks 20 years of chartered environmentalist registration
Marking 20 years of the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) registration, Mary Creagh CBE MP has expressed her gratitude for the invaluable contributions made by chartered environmentalists. The Society for the Environment (SocEnv) was launched in 2002 to champion competence in environmental practices across sectors. Its first objective was to create a chartered designation to … [Read more...] about Minister marks 20 years of chartered environmentalist registration
Tackling the energy revolution, one sector at a time
A new study by MIT researchers has quantified the impact that the design of a zero-emission truck has on its energy storage requirements and operational revenue. The multivariable model they developed allows fleet owners and operators to better understand the design choices that affect the economic feasibility of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks for … [Read more...] about Tackling the energy revolution, one sector at a time
Nature-inclusive designs to boost biodiversity in North Sea windfarms
Norwich based company Exo Engineering has designed and produced bespoke artificial reefs aimed at increasing cod numbers in the North Sea. The past 200 years have seen significant loss of reef habitats in the North Sea, severely affecting marine biodiversity. The North Sea is already a hotspot for offshore wind farms generating renewable energy. In the Netherlands, … [Read more...] about Nature-inclusive designs to boost biodiversity in North Sea windfarms
Seal whiskers inspire engineer’s offshore turbine sensor design
A University of Texas at Dallas researcher has taken inspiration from the geometry of the highly sensitive whiskers that seals use to detect vibrations while hunting for prey to design a sensor to monitor turbulence in the deep ocean. ‘The geometry of seal whiskers is not circular; the whisker’s shape is twisted cylinders,’ said Yaqing Jin, an assistant professor of … [Read more...] about Seal whiskers inspire engineer’s offshore turbine sensor design