Tag Archives: Sustainability
Sustainable, Rechargeable Silicon Batteries
A team of researchers from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology has developed a proof-of-concept for a novel rechargeable silicon (Si) battery, as well as its design and architecture that enables Si to be reversibly discharged and charged. Led by Professor Yair Ein-Eli of the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, the team proved via… Read More
Center for Sustainable Processes & Catalysis
The global population is rapidly growing; on average, 2.5 new inhabitants are born each second. Indeed, it is estimated that by 2050, our planet will be inhabited by more than 10 billion people. To maintain and improve quality of life standards on a global scale while meeting the needs of an expanding world population, the… Read More
‘Technion LIVE,’ May 2022
After more than two years of disruptive pandemic, we’re delighted to host our board of governors meeting on campus. Entitled “Science & Innovation for a Sustainable Future,” the weeklong event will kick off of the Technion’s centennial celebrations, and feature meetings with students and faculty, as well as off-campus tours. The weeklong event will also… Read More
Harnessing solar power to pump water
Technion scientists have developed a unique water pump powered solely by solar energy to improve agricultural yield in remote areas. This solar energy-powered water pump does not require an electrical power supply. The pump, built from simple and inexpensive components, does not contain moving parts, therefore it is cost-effective to manufacture and maintain. The prototype,… Read More
Removing Pollutants from Water
PFAS are a family of problematic pollutants also known as “forever chemicals” because of their chemical stability and environmental persistence. These substances can be found in a large range of products, including Teflon pan coating, fire-fighting foam, flame retardants, and water repellent additives. They reach the groundwater in various ways, including agricultural irrigation using treated… Read More
Fishing Energy from the Sea
Electricity from the Sea: Researchers from the Technion have developed a new method that harvests an electrical current directly from seaweed in an environmentally friendly and efficient fashion. The idea, which came to doctoral student Yaniv Shlosberg while he was on the beach, has been developed by a consortium of researchers from three Technion Faculties… Read More
Fueling Sustainable Energy
Grand Technion Energy Program Annual Research Day: Innovative Developments in Energy and Sustainability The Grand Technion Energy Program (GTEP) held its annual Research Day on December 15, 2021. According to Professor Yoed Tsur, GTEP director, "GTEP's mission is to advance research and to promote multidisciplinary cooperation in sustainable energy related fields on campus. This year,… Read More
Food Competition Feeds Innovation
Technion Students Cook Up Creative, Tasty, and Award-Winning Food Solutions in European Innovation Competition Students from the Technion’s Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering won top prizes in the EU-supported Food Solutions Project, which is part of EIT FOOD – a program that fosters innovation to create healthy and sustainable food for all. The premise… Read More
Decades-Old Mystery Solved
Catalysis is responsible for 95% of industrial chemical processes, and directly affects more than 1/3 of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP). What is catalysis? It is the process of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction; “helping it” - achieved by means of a catalyst – a “starter”. The catalyst is not consumed by… Read More
A future with no privately owned cars?
While the damages of private transportation are no secret, a new article published in Scientific Reports presents a more disturbing picture, yet suggests sustainable solutions. The articles was authored by Professor Emeritus Avishai (Avi) Ceder of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Technion, an international transportation expert, who served as the Chief… Read More