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