Energy, fuels and sustainable energy – Page 37
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FeatureDyeing for a place in the sun
Can dye-sensitised solar cells compete with silicon and emerging alternatives? Phillip Broadwith investigates
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NewsSolar cell performs solidly
New all-solid state solar cell design proves to be efficient, robust and easy to produce
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NewsNRC chief quits with a bang
Chairman of US nuclear agency resigns under pressure is met by a mixed reaction
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Research priorities
The heads of the national science academies of 15 countries have urged governments to focus on three ‘global dilemmas’
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Methane hydrate success
The US and Japan have successfully completed their trial of methane hydrate production technologies
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Ink wells to solar cells
Scientists in China have found a cheaper and more efficient alternative to commercial electrodes in fountain pen ink.
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Feature
High hopes for shale
Shale gas has given the US petrochemicals industry a much needed boost – will it do the same for the rest of the world?
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Powering up fuel cells
Attaching enzyme electrocatalysts to carbon nanotubes increases the power output of hydrogen fuel cells
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FeatureDiamonds are for everything
No longer valued simply for its glamour and durability, diamond is turning its hand to applications in solar power, laser design and bionic eyes. James Mitchell Crow reports
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OpinionRadioactive recommendations
The recent recommendations from the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management should prompt a renewed research effort to tackle the problems of nuclear waste storage.