The new face of innovation is here – and Australia needs to catch up

The new face of innovation is here – and Australia needs to catch up An advertising executive. An aerospace engineer. A doctor. Not a punchline – but the profile of Australia’s new generation of innovators. They’re not spinning out of Silicon Valley with SaaS platforms or apps. They’re solving real-world problems: clean flight, robotic surgery, …

Polyrotaxanxe based phase change materials-A critical review

Polyrotaxanxe based phase change materials-A critical review 1. Introduction Phase change materials (PCMs) have garnered significant attention due to their ability to absorb, store, and release large amounts of latent heat during phase transitions, typically between solid and liquid states. [1] This unique property makes PCMs highly effective for thermal energy storage applications, where maintaining …

Techno-economic assessment of green hydrogen production for decarbonizing the whisky industry on Islay, Scotland

Techno-economic assessment of green hydrogen production for decarbonizing the whisky industry on Islay, Scotland 1. Introduction The urgent need to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 7 and 12 highlights the critical requirement for transformative changes in energy infrastructures and production methods. Scotland has committed to ambitious net-zero targets by 2045[1], with the whisky industry playing …

Materials Advances in Devices for Heart Disease Interventions

Materials Advances in Devices for Heart Disease Interventions This review examines the crucial role of materials in heart disease interventions, focusing on strategies for monitoring, managing, and repairing heart conditions. It discusses the material requirements for medical devices, highlighting recent innovations and their impact on cardiovascular health. It aims to provide insights into the challenges …

EU policy on RENURE stifles green farming innovation, warn industry bodies

EU policy on RENURE stifles green farming innovation, warn industry bodies Copa-Cogeca – the umbrella body representing EU farming unions and agri-cooperatives – has joined forces with the European Biogas Association (EBA) and the farm machinery group CEMA to call for policy reform that would allow farmers to fully utilise ‘RENURE’ technologies. RENURE, or Recovered …

New hybrid materials boost energy conversion by 100 percent

New hybrid materials boost energy conversion by 100 percent An international research team has developed new, highly efficient thermoelectric materials that have the potential to compete with current state-of-the-art compounds, while offering enhanced stability and significantly lower production costs. Led by Fabian Garmroudi, PhD, a Director’s Postdoctoral Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory (USA), the …

FOCUS. L’AI ha fame di energia e sete di acqua, ma le alternative ci sono

FOCUS. L’AI ha fame di energia e sete di acqua, ma le alternative ci sono Secondo l’Iea, entro il 2030 la domanda di elettricità globale potrebbe “più che raddoppiare” per il boom dell’AI. Sotto stress le risorse idriche: per ogni testo di cento parole scritto da ChatGPT si consuma una bottiglietta d’acqua. Tra le soluzioni …

Architettura del benessere: gli spazi che migliorano la vita

Architettura del benessere: gli spazi che migliorano la vita L’architettura e l’interior design possono superare la semplice funzione abitativa per abbracciare una visione più profonda: quella di creare spazi che influenzino positivamente il benessere psicofisico delle persone. La casa non è solo un luogo in cui vivere, ma un ambiente che può migliorare la qualità …

Workshop explores new advanced materials for a growing world

Workshop explores new advanced materials for a growing world It is clear that humankind needs increasingly more resources, from computing power to steel and concrete, to meet the growing demands associated with data centers, infrastructure, and other mainstays of society. New, cost-effective approaches for producing the advanced materials key to that growth were the focus …

Why closing the gender gap in sustainability isn’t just about equity it’s a business and innovation imperative

Why closing the gender gap in sustainability isn’t just about equity it’s a business and innovation imperative " As the world pivots toward a more sustainable future, the conversation around the green economy often centers on technological innovation, renewable energy, and reducing carbon footprints. However, there is a crucial, yet often overlooked, element driving this …

Ingredient innovation shapes the future of plant-based foods, beverages

Ingredient innovation shapes the future of plant-based foods, beverages … ICL Food Specialties and a flavor modulator from microTERRA. Novel crops … :00 – video Another unexpected crop is hemp. “I have … the best in natural, organic, sustainable F&B … Dutch Structuring Technologies and Rival Foods, which is currently ramping … April 18, 2025 …

FER 2 per le rinnovabili innovative, in arrivo modifiche al Decreto

FER 2 per le rinnovabili innovative, in arrivo modifiche al Decreto 18/04/2025 – Sta per essere modificato il Decreto FER 2 che incentiva la produzione di energia da fonti rinnovabili attraverso impianti innovativi. Le novità riguardano le rinunce agli incentivi e i termini per il piano di valutazione.   La Conferenza Unificata, nella seduta di ieri, …

EU launches €104m call to drive 6G technology innovation across Europe

EU launches €104m call to drive 6G technology innovation across Europe Europe has taken another significant step toward shaping the future of digital connectivity with the announcement of a €104m funding call dedicated to advancing 6G technology. Launched by the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU), this fourth call for proposals opens on …

Una casa efficiente e smart vale fino all’80% in più di una da ristrutturare

Una casa efficiente e smart vale fino all’80% in più di una da ristrutturare 17/04/2025 – L’efficienza energetica e l’integrazione tecnologica negli edifici stanno ridefinendo i parametri progettuali e prestazionali del costruito. Oggi, il valore di un immobile è sempre più legato alla sua classe energetica, alla capacità di ridurre i consumi e all’adozione di sistemi …

Green Hydrogen Project Advances in Newfoundland’s Placentia Bay Despite Industry Headwinds

Green Hydrogen Project Advances in Newfoundland’s Placentia Bay Despite Industry Headwinds World Energy GH2 is taking big strides toward a cleaner future with a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production project in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. This wind-powered initiative is getting a solid boost from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and marks a …