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Technologies for the environment and energy industry: understanding what they are, where and how they are applied, and forecasting the future advancements these emerging technologies may enable for our planet.

Moreover, issues related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) are increasingly becoming a part of not only public opinion but also the financial market.

30/05/2024
Image of the 3D draft used for additive manufacturing in aeronautics, to create new generation, lighter and more sustainable aircraft.
Additive manufacturing in aeronautics: innovation and sustainability for future aircraft
22/05/2024
A vector image depicting a large, central CO2 symbol made of grass, encased within a series of downward-pointing arrows, resembling a cage. This visual symbolises the concept of carbon dioxide capture and its conversion into an environmentally sustainable product, such as formic acid.
Converting CO2 into formic acid: from process development to commercial potential assessment
10/05/2024
Vector image that portrays, from above, the map of all the continents, depicted as bright green grassy meadows and, around, a series of icons with reference to the circular economy, environmental sustainability, green energy and thematic related to the climate, topics on which research and innovation are growing and, at the same time, the number of cleantech patents, regarding the technological solutions to be adopted.
Cleantech patents: expanding research and innovation in green energy and climate
03/05/2024
3D rendering which portrays, in the foreground, on a vast green expanse, a giant lithium battery also green in colour, around which the lane of a motorway twists, to evoke the central role of batteries in electric mobility and the need, for future batteries, for technological solutions that are more sustainable, greener, and more available in terms of the materials used.
Future batteries: AI spearheads the development of more sustainable and accessible materials
11/04/2024
Vector image depicting, on a midnight blue background, a blue light bulb on the left and, on the right, light blue high voltage power lines, to evoke the centrality, at a global level, of an efficient electrical system, in the face of the progressive electrification of consumption and the increase in renewable energy sources.
Efficient electrical system: the emergence of Grid-Enhancing Technologies to optimise networks
05/04/2024
Image that portrays in the foreground, some beige fabrics with, in the centre, superimposed, the recycling symbol made of green grass, to evoke the adoption of solutions aimed at promoting circularity and textile sector's sustainability
Chemistry, biotech (and a touch of AI) to boost the textile sector’s sustainability
29/03/2024
A picture set against a vibrant green backdrop shows plastic bottles arranged in a circle with a plant in the middle, hinting at the push for a biodegradable plastic. This kind would be nature-inspired, plant-based, and able to break down quickly and completely without harming the environment.
The fast breakdown of microplastics: putting plant-based thermoplastic polyurethane to the test
13/03/2024
An image displaying, in the foreground, a glass funnel container filled with a green liquid, set on a table covered with a series of chemical formulas, including those of hydrogen and CO2. This scene evokes the chemical space being explored to find metal catalysts for the production of green methanol, a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Artificial intelligence speeds up the move to green methanol
04/03/2024
Image that portrays a hospital ward with, on the left, a patient on a stretcher surrounded by three medical figures and, on the right, some graphic representations of data and statistics, to evoke the need for future hospitals that keep up with the times, capable of combining design innovation and digital technologies.
Future hospitals: blending physical and digital to boost care and sustainability
08/02/2024
Biotechnologies for bioenergy: advances in optimising the cellulose conversion process into biofuels - concept
Biotechnologies for bioenergy: advances in optimising the cellulose conversion process into biofuels
07/02/2024
Image depicting an expanse of Arctic sea ice with, bottom right, the output pipe of the underwater drone pump as, after drilling through a layer of ice one metre deep and freezing the water underneath, it ejects it to the surface (Credit: Real Ice).
Underwater drones to slow the melting of Arctic sea ice
27/01/2024
Genome editing techniques - concept
EU Advances More Flexible Legal Framework for Sustainable and Genetically Modified Crops
04/12/2023
Regenerative agriculture - renaturalisation
Regenerative Agriculture, Land, and Technology: The Cornerstones of a Smart Land
13/11/2023
Aquaculture - Technologies for an Age-Old Practice
Artificial Intelligence in Aquaculture: Enhancing a Time-Honoured Practice with AI, Robots, and Drones
26/10/2023
World Energy Outlook 2023 - Cover report
World Energy Outlook 2023: Renewable Energy’s Role in the Energy Future
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