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Global demand for lithium is growing rapidly, and a shortage is looming in the long term. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), lithium demand will more than quadruple by 2040. It is particularly in demand for batteries used in electric...

Biofuels are fuels made from biological materials. Depending on the feedstock and production method, these fuels can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels. But biofuels are still in their infancy, and there is...

Weathering is one of the oldest natural processes in the world. Under the right conditions, rainwater falls on rocks, reacts with the CO2 contained in the atmosphere, and binds it in the water as bicarbonate. The bicarbonate, a salt, over...

Storing excess energy is one of the energy transition’s big challenges. Geothermal energy storage can be one solution. It works by heating water and channeling the warm water back underground, where surrounding rock can retain the heat for up to months....

High-temperature heat processes, such as steel forging and cement production, are vital for modern society. However, they currently still rely on burning fossil fuels for generating high temperatures (500-2000°C). Plasma technologies could offer a solution.Plasma can reach temperatures of several thousand...