Tech innovations and Startups

Rinnovabili • 3D-Printed Concrete Captures CO2 and Boosts Strength
Constructions
Injecting Steam and CO2 Makes 3D-Printed Concrete More Flexible and Durable

The innovative process developed by NTU Singapore injects a stream of steam and CO2 into the mixture for 3D-printed concrete, enhancing carbon storage capabilities while improving printability,…

Rinnovabili • Batteries: Lithium Metal Anode Lifespan, +750% with Water and Rubber
Chemicals
Batteries: Lithium Metal Anode Lifespan, +750%…

The lifespan of lithium metal batteries extended thanks to an eco-friendly nanofiber-based…

Rinnovabili • Photovoltaics: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Energy
Photovoltaic: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Published the report Key Technical Performance Indicators for Photovoltaic Systems: Challenges and…


Rinnovabili • Supercapacitors, Hierarchical Porous Carbon from Used Oil
Energy
Energy Storage: How to Transform Used Oil into Supercapacitors

An innovative method has been introduced to transform used oil into a high-value material with tailored…

Rinnovabili • Electric Motor Without Permanent Magnets: The New iBEE System
Tech innovations and Startups
A New Magnet-Free Electric Motor Halves the Carbon Footprint

The French-German partnership will unveil a prototype electric motor by the end of 2024 that promises…

Rinnovabili • Photovoltaic-thermal window for nZEB buildings
Constructions
Here is the photovoltaic thermal window that generates electricity and heat

A new hybrid solar system designed to be directly integrated into windows and glass surfaces comes…

Rinnovabili • Magnetocaloric heat pumps, improved weight and performance
Energy
Magnetocaloric heat pumps, improved weight and performance

Developed in the USA, a magnetocaloric heat pump that can compete with current vapor-compression heat pumps…

Rinnovabili • 14C Diamond Battery: What Is It and How Long Can It Last?
Energy
The first 14C diamond battery is born, lasting thousands of years

Scientists and engineers from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol have…

Rinnovabili • PFAS: What They Are and How to Replace Them
Water
How to replace PFAS? A German study proposes alternative solutions

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS for short, play a key role in numerous industrial sectors…

Rinnovabili • Photovoltaics in the Shade: Which Technology Can Improve Performance?
Energy
Photovoltaics in the Shade: Which Technology Can Improve Performance?

New IEA PVPS Technical Report on the Performance of Partially Shaded Photovoltaic Systems Equipped with Power…

Rinnovabili • Perovskite solar cells, 66% longer lifespan
Energy
Perovskite solar cells, 66% longer lifespan

Perovskite solar cells, 66% longer lifespan

Rinnovabili • Flying photovoltaic balloons to bring energy to the North
Energy
Flying photovoltaic balloons to bring energy to the North

A team of international scientists has developed a new portable photovoltaic system integrated into an aerostatic…

Rinnovabili • TOPCon Photovoltaics: A Guide to the Technology
Energy
Analyzing Degradation Issues in TOPCon Photovoltaic Modules

The Market Share of TOPCon Photovoltaics Rises Thanks to Numerous Advantages However, Comprehensive Reliability Still Has…

Rinnovabili • Urban Expansion, Artificial Intelligence Will Help Us Control It
IT
Urban Expansion, Artificial Intelligence Will Help Us Control It

A new software to predict and control urban expansion by 'training' AI. It is an online…

Rinnovabili • Custom photovoltaic modules facilitate the acceptance of PV in construction
Constructions
Custom photovoltaic modules facilitate the acceptance of PV in construction

A new study finds that colored solar panels directly impact the social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics.…