#research
16
Nov
Innovation Alert: Water-Based Batteries Poised to Transform Urban Power
Category: ESG News
Empa researcher David Reber is revolutionizing urban energy storage. His innovative approach combines water-based flow batteries with solid materials, addressing their low energy d...
30
Oct
Geneva’s Open Quantum Institute to Accelerate Sustainable Solutions
Category: ESG News
The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) has launched the Open Quantum Institute (OQI). The OQI aims to harness quantum technologies to accelerate progress towards the ...
24
Oct
ETH Zurich and Empa Enhance Recycled Concrete, Lowering Environmental Impact
Category: ESG News
Empa researchers, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, are accelerating carbonation in concr.ete production to absorb CO2. Results show recycled concrete granules with increased stren...
17
Oct
Meeting the Global Food Challenge by 2050
Category: ESG News
Scientists, including EPFL researchers, tackle the challenge of feeding 10 billion people by 2050 amid conflicts and climate change. Emphasizing sustainable solutions, they explore...
21
Sep
Exploring Energy Storage Solutions for Sustainable Energy Transition
Category: ESG News
Swiss researchers explore a power-to-hydrogen-to-power system's potential for storing surplus electricity sustainably. While it can balance seasonal energy gaps, cost and emissions...
14
Sep
Educational Publication on Sustainability Takes Root in Switzerland
Category: ESG News
FOEN collaborates with students, backed by the Swiss National Science Foundation, V-Zug, and SWICO, to develop an educational publication on the circular economy. Harnessing youthf...
05
Sep
BTRY: Revolutionizing Rechargeable Batteries for Sustainability
Category: ESG News
Swiss start-up BTRY, a spin-off from Empa research, is poised to revolutionize rechargeable batteries with thin-film technology. Their lithium metal-based solid-state battery offer...
30
Aug
Breakthrough: Innovative Coated Mesh Turns Fog into Clean Water while Combating Pollution
Category: ESG News
Swiss scientists unveil a coated mesh that gathers fog, producing clean water while neutralizing pollutants. This breakthrough method offers hope for water-scarce areas plagued by ...
24
Aug
Recycling the Non-Recyclable: New Epoxy Resin Resists Flames and Reduces Waste
Category: ESG News
#RecyclingInnovation: Empa's breakthrough epoxy resin combines recyclability, flame resistance & strength. From aerospace to wooden floors, it revolutionizes materials.
22
Aug
Empa and ETH Zurich Pioneer Carbon-Based Quantum Technology for Environmental Innovations
Category: ESG News
Empa and ETH Zurich collaborate on groundbreaking carbon-based quantum technology. Atomically precise graphene nanoribbons show controllable quantum effects, promising leaps in com...