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Laser Helps Channel Electricity Through Air
Researchers at the University of Arizona have created a column of plasma in the air between two electrodes using a femtosecond laser. »
Bionic Liquids to Improve Biofuel Production
So-called bionic liquids derived from lignin and hemicellulose show remarkable performance in the biomass pretreatment process. »
Molecular Shuttle Improves Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production
Scientists at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) have found a way to enhance photocatalytic hydrogen production by using a novel molecular shuttle. »
Research Identifies Method to Optimize Fracking
A study by the University of Leicester has identified a new method to optimize fracking, improving gas yields and reducing environmental impacts. »
U.S. Coal Exports to South Korea Could Cut Emissions
Counterintuitively, exporting U.S. coal to power plants in South Korea could lead to a decrease in carbon dioxide emissions, according to scientists at Duke University. »
Mixed Industrial Slags Generate Energy, Fuels
NETL researchers have found a way to use mixed industrial slags to generate energy and fuels, reduce carbon emissions. »
Solar Panel Array Designed Using Origami Principles
Researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory think that origami principles could help utilize space solar power for Earth-based purposes. »
Shale Oil Profits Can Pay for Emission Reduction
Unanticipated economic benefits from the shale oil and natural gas boom could help offset the costs of reducing the U.S.’s carbon footprint, say agricultural economists at Purdue University. »
German Wind Farms Kill Foreign Bats
In a recent study scientists have identified the geographical origin of the most common bat species found dead below German wind turbines. »
EU Transport Policy Is Insufficient to Achieve Emission Reductions
A new study has found that a focus on new technology is not enough to meet CO2 reduction targets in the transport industry. »
Water Lens Uses Sunlight to Purify Drinking Water
A 6-foot-tall, self-sustaining magnifying glass uses sunlight to heat and disinfect polluted water. »
Halide Salts Make Lithium Batteries More Durable
Chemical engineers at Cornell University used halide salts to create safer, longer-lasting lithium batteries. »Energy Trends & Tech
JRC Releases Overview of Nuclear Safety and Security Research
The European Commission’s own research body, the Joint Research Center (JRC), has released a new report presenting an overview of its research on nuclear safety and security. »
U.S. DOE Invests $67 Million in Nuclear Energy Research
The Energy Department announced nearly $67 million in nuclear energy research and infrastructure enhancement awards. »
ABB to Connect Europe’s Largest Tidal Project to UK Grid
MeyGen tidal stream project in Scotland’s Pentland Firth, the largest tidal energy project in Europe, will use ABB technology to feed energy into the onshore distribution grid. »
2013 Wind Technologies Market Report Released
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. continues to be a leader in wind energy, ranking second in installed capacity in the world. »
8/15/2014 This Week in Energy: Beyond Headlines
Here’s a bit of energy news that didn’t make it into our daily coverage during the past week. In this review, we collected some of less big, but nonetheless interesting news, of the week that went by, from the world of energy science and technology. »
DTE Energy, Ford to Construct Largest Solar Array in MI
Ford Motor Company is partnering with DTE Energy to construct the Michigan’s largest solar array at Ford World Headquarters. »
Volkswagen, Audi to Offer More Sustainable Driving Experience
As the Volkswagen family of automobiles enters their new hybrid and electric vehicles to the U.S. they’ve already started partnering with companies to offer a more sustainable driving experience, like home solar power and carbon sequestration. »
Daily Fusion Becomes Media Partner for Monetising Mature Fields 2014 Summit
We are pleased to announce that The Daily Fusion has become an official media partner for the Monetising Mature Fields 2014 Summit, taking place in Dubai this October. »
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