Essentials Explained : Getting Rid of e-Waste

In this second of our ‘Essentials Explained’ series, we explore how e-waste is currently disposed of, what happens to it afterwards, plus various initiatives and strategies aimed at reducing the ever-increasing pile of discarded electronics.  What Is E-Waste?  Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to any electronic device that has reached the...

Sustainability-in-Tech : Liquid Battery Could Transform Energy Storage

A team of researchers at Stanford University are aiming to improve options for renewable energy storage by working on new technology to enable the conversion and long-term storage of electrical energy in a ‘liquid battery’.  The Issue  People in California as a state (plus Stanford University and the researchers based...

Sustainability-in-Tech : Twisted Carbon Nanotubes Store 3 X More Energy Than Best Lithium Batteries

A team of 20 team global scientists have published research findings showing that “twisted single-walled carbon nanotube ropes” can store three times more energy per unit mass than advanced lithium-ion batteries.  The Search For New Energy Sources  The research team, which includes members from the University of Maryland- Baltimore County (UMBC) and...

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