All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 4
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Green TechnologiesImproved desalination methods for saltwater purification
The most common method for purifying seawater is to use reverse osmosis, but a team in Illinois have found a way to improve battery-powered electrolysis instead
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ElectrificationElectricity from engine exhaust?
A combustion engine only converts about 30% of its stored energy into propulsion, but new technology could also harvest electricity from the exhaust pipe
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Battery TechnologiesBorg Warner expands electric motor and battery business
Well-known in the marine sector for its drive systems, Borg Warner has now developed a powerful Ultra Short High Voltage Hairpin electric motor that is selling well in China
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Battery TechnologiesNew chemistry improves affordable sodium-ion batteries
In the search to find alternatives to expensive lithium-ion batteries, a recent breakthrough could make the much cheaper sodium versions more efficient
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery3D printed moulds cut manufacturing time for boat builders
The French company SMM Composites has recently invested in a large-scale additive manufacturing machine that can use recycled material
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Battery TechnologiesLonger lasting aluminium batteries
Aluminium-ion batteries are seen as a potential energy solution for large yachts, and a recent breakthrough has dealt with some of the chemistry’s drawbacks
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AIAI Torque Clustering could produce the perfect ‘autonomous’ skipper
A new algorithm developed for artificial intelligence (AI) could greatly assist with the pilotage of yachts as the system learns quickly and spots patterns
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Outboard enginesSilent running
Electric outboards are now becoming faster and lighter thanks to more energy-dense motors, whilst battery technology strives to keep up
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Green TechnologiesRise of the jellyfish robot
Researchers are exploring ‘embodied energy’ to power swimming robots based on the concept of a jellyfish. These ‘soft’ robots could help with ocean mapping
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Green TechnologiesFuel and plastics made directly from sunlight?
A new process using perovskite solar cells enables the creation of hydrocarbons from the synthesis of carbon dioxide, all powered by the sun
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Green TechnologiesEnvironmentally friendly ship highlights the potential for net zero
A brand-new ship has been built with ‘green’ steel, wind-assisted propulsion and a highly efficient engine configured for low emission MGO (Marine Gas Oil)
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Battery TechnologiesSymbio fuel cells receive benchmark certification
Boost to roll out of fuel cells for potential marine propulsion
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HydrogenWant to build a modular electrolyser?
With green hydrogen very possibly the future fuel of marine propulsion, MAN is inviting prospective infrastructure developers to inspect its demonstration plant
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Battery TechnologiesBetter lithium battery recycling could cut costs by 40%, study says
An international research group reports that more efficient methods of lithium battery recycling could reduce the price of new cells and curb secondary pollution
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Green TechnologiesNew record for commercially scalable perovskite-silicon solar cell
During research to harvest the full spectrum advantages of perovskite for solar cells, Hanwha Solutions Qcells has set a new efficiency record of 28.6%
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Battery TechnologiesUsing digital twins for better designs of batteries and pumps
A collaboration between Siemens and SPX Flow has highlighted the transformative potential of using a precise replica of a physical system to accelerate innovation
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Green TechnologiesFully recycled fibreglass available for non-woven applications
Two German companies have collaborated to supply the marine, aviation and wind energy industries with non-woven fabric made from 100% recycled fibreglass.
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ElectrificationIn-wheel electric motors offer more options for marine propulsion
As the automotive industry strives for ever more powerful electric motors for in-wheel designs, so this style of motor lends itself for outboard applications
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Green TechnologiesFrench consortium produces pioneering thermoplastic hydrofoils
As part of a project exploring the use of recyclable hydrofoils for ocean racing, a new type of foil with built-in sensors is being developed by the Minilab platform.
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