More Sector Reports
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Green Technologies
Improved solar panels hold promise for electric boats
New solar cell design unveiled in Morocco said to boost efficiency by up to 90% in a more durable lamination
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Green Technologies
Woodflow technology creates high performance timber composites
The Spanish company Strong by Form has developed a process that uses wood to offer low carbon alternatives to conventional materials.
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Green Technologies
Sustainable thermoplastic resin can be processed like conventional GRP
Hive Composites delivers MET-OL, a resin with water-like viscosity, no VOC emissions and improved mechanical properties for the same cost as epoxy.
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Green Technologies
Iveco shows truck powered by compressed natural gas
Making its debut at this year’s Road Transport expo is Iveco’s S-Way tractor unit, powered by the most powerful natural gas engine currently available for road use
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Green Technologies
Smart nano-filtration can make oil last ‘almost indefinitely’
A new type of nano-filter from Delta-Xero promises to remove water, particulates varnish and bacteria down to 0.1micron, rendering fuel and lubricating oils ‘super clean’.
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Green Technologies
‘Cube’ generator creates energy from ambient radiation
After years of development and testing, a compact generator is claimed to be able to convert neutrinos and background radiation into a continuous source of electricity
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Green Technologies
Energy Observer’s new research vessel seeks carbon neutrality
A new catamaran has been announced to carry forward the work of the Energy Observer organisation. The EO3 will initially be developing technology for using ammonia in existing combustion engines
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Green Technologies
German startup to turn wastewater into marine fuel
The Mannheim 001 Project has opened the world’s first facility to turn wastewater and renewable electricity into sustainable marine fuel.
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Green Technologies
GRP boats recycled into planks
A marine recycling project has found a way to turn old boats into composite planks but needs the product to be purchased in bulk to make it viable.
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Green Technologies
Offshore hybrid ship and eSail wing system win key awards
A ship that can recharge directly from windfarms and a rigid sail that uses forced-air suction for extra lift have both won their individual categories at Norshipping
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Green Technologies
New study to help reduce marine plastic pollution
Recent research shows that co-operation between countries could reduce plastic pollution in our oceans by 64% and yield up to USD 36 billion in economic benefits
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Green Technologies
Composites: Look past the ‘fibre’ label
Composite structures are a large contributor to a vessel’s footprint, yet often escape scrutiny in the race for ‘green’ upgrades.
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Green Technologies
EuCIA promotes circular manufacturing for composites
The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) has published a document exploring ways to keep end-of-life composites and mould tools out of landfill
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Green Technologies
Sailing catamaran offers cross Channel ferry service
This Summer, people wishing to cross the Channel between England and France can take advantage of a new eco-service being offered by a sailing catamaran
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Boat Autonomy
Autonomous robots track Arctic plankton
The annual Spring blooms of phytoplankton form the foundation of marine ecosystems, and now two autonomous robots have been mapping how they move and evolve
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Green Technologies
Kelp farming uses robotics and AI to restore ocean biodiversity
An environmental project is helping the health of the oceans by creating large seaweed farms and monitoring them closely using advanced technology
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Green Technologies
ICOMIA Asia tour reinforces importance of industry collaboration
Joined up thinking needed if industry to realise its full potential in region
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Green Technologies
Deep sea minerals could meet global demand for critical metals
The subject of the potential benefits and environmental impact of deep-sea mineral extraction will be up for discussion at the Nor-Shipping 2025 conference
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Green Technologies
Roll-to-roll printable solar cells
A research team at Swansea University has developed a low-cost and scalable process to create fully printable perovskite photovoltaics.
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