Energy
infrared radiation
Heat-activated solar panel
New material could serve as the basis for a different kind of solar panel
By Redação
Energy
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Oil for biodiesel
Future biofuel production will likely use several raw material alternatives
Energy
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Towards the development of natural gas
FAPESP and the BG Group open a research center in São Paulo
Energy
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A more powerful solar panel
New option can surpass and replace the silicon used in solar energy panels
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Symposium
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Solutions from science
Event discusses paths for overcoming challenges in the different fields
Power paper
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Power paper stores energy
A sheet of paper obtained by cellulose fibers into microfibers stores energy
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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Vinasse to generate energy
Ethanol waste can be used to produce electricity
TRANSPORTATION
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More sustainable buses
A Brazilian company launches a cleaner hybrid electric vehicle
ENERGY
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Versatile power plants
Water reuse in a hydroelectric system could increase electricity supply
PHYSICS
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Many forms of electricity
Special materials find new opportunities to conduct electric current
Energy and Materials
New Director for the CNPEM
Carlos Américo Pacheco takes over as general director of the CNPEM
By Redação
Solar energy
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Layered solar panel
Materials could make it easier to produce photovoltaic cells more efficient
By Redação
Fernando de Noronha
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The dance of sun and wind
Alternation of wind and sun allows combined use for energy generation
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mirai
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Tank full of hydrogen
Toyota presents a car that generates its own power from hydrogen
By Redação
alternative energy
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Boats under the sun
Teams from Santa Catarina win the Brazil Solar Challenge competition
By Redação
FAPESP Week
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Productive conversations at the University of California
Event took place at the Berkeley and Davis UC campuses
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sustainability
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The second generation is arriving
Plant starts to make ethanol from sugarcane harvest leftovers
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Radioactive waste
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Radioactive waste
German virtual laboratory tests destinies to nuclear power plants' waste
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nanogenerator
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Energetic movement
Cellphone recharging without wires and outlets may be a reality
By Redação
Alternative energy
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Hybrid generates energy
Hybrid device between solar and fuel cells could be an option
By Redação
Bioenergy
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The electric power of bacteria
Bacteria, sunlight, and wastewater may lead to a hydrogen gas production system
By Redação
cooking and biodiesel
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More oil in leaves
Mutation may increase oil production of soybean, olive and palm plants
By Redação
Jatropha curcas
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Genetics of the Jatropha curcas plant
Low genetic diversity limits cultivation success
By Redação
Electronics
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The challenge of the Sun
New flexible cells tries to increase the use of photovoltaic energy