Technology
RED Led Reinvention?
The revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) was passed in 2018 to come into effect in 2021 and was poised to guide European Union renewable fuel policy to 2030, but while the ink seems hardly dry a re-envisioning of the…
Commentary: We Can Love Electric Cars, But Let’s Not Spurn Biofuels
With countries all over Europe banning diesel vehicles and restricting gasoline cars, it’s easy to see how electric vehicles are gaining momentum. However, we can’t forget the toll the biofuels can take. This piece by Dan Morgan digs deeper into…
Commentary: Green Hydrogen: What’s Really Real in a Gathering of haters, hypers, pettifoggers, filibusters, and transformative technologies like you’ve never ever seen
In this piece by Jim Lane, he breaks down what green hydrogen really is, as well as problems, solutions, and selling points. Witty and informative, this article is full of great content regarding the wide variety of uses of the…
Commentary: Improving The Production Of Bio-based Goods With A Simple Yeast
Researchers from DSM’s Rosalind Franklin Biotechnology Center in Delft, the Netherlands, and the University of Bristol, have discovered a way to control different genes in engineered yeast cells. This could very well pave the way for developing more efficient and…
RMIT Researchers Develop Novel Waste Management Technology
In current wastewater treatment processes, a seemingly beneficial material is produced - the nutrient-rich biosolids. A mixture of water and organic matter, this by-product can be harnessed as a type of fertiliser for food crops, or used for regenerative purposes…
Tokyo Olympic Games Powered By Hydrogen Economy
The Tokyo 2020 Games are showcasing the power of hydrogen, the fuel of the future. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on the planet, it’s light and cleans, and most importantly, produces no CO2 emissions. In this case, the energy…