Hydrogen production with artificial photosynthesis and polymers
An interdisciplinary team of scientists from Jena and Ulm, Germany, is working on a new method to produce hydrogen using light and organic chemical-based photoactive compounds.
Sustainability
Friendly fungi help Christmas trees grow beautifully
For the past ten years, Austrian scientists have been working on a project to introduce a fungus to Nordmann firs to keep its harmful colleagues at bay.
EWE and DLR start a pilot project for underground hydrogen storage near Berlin
The German federal state of Brandenburg is becoming more and more a center for sustainable energy.
Four issues that need to be resolved before solid-state batteries break through
Each week in this section we give a follow-up to some of our best read stories. IO columnist Jan Wouters is predicting a second electric revolution. How far along is the solid-state battery?
Dutch researchers make rubber from dandelions
A Dutch consortium is investigating the production of rubber using latex from dandelions. It offers a sustainable alternative to latex from rubber trees.
Dutch Arlanxeo: ‘85% less CO2 emissions thanks to rubber from sugar cane’
Chemical engineers at Arlanxeo in the Dutch city of Geleen have proven that the rubber production based on sugar cane has a much lower CO2 footprint than that of petroleum-based rubber.
Electric Auke: ‘You can no longer ignore electric trucks’
Every other week we take a look with sustainability expert Auke Hoekstra at what catches his eye when it comes to making the earth more sustainable. This week: The electric truck is on the way.
A bit of water in nanofoam made of wood fibers offers superinsulation
The higher efficiency of this material also makes it possible to retrofit the insulation in existing buildings without sacrificing interior space or modifying the facade.
Learning how to use your technical knowledge to overcome the challenges of the future
Addressing the challenges of the world around us with in-depth technical knowledge and the right skills. This is what the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) wants to weave into the curriculum.
Evaluate applicants without prejudice thanks to online pre-assessments
TestGorilla is an online tool that allows remote, efficient and bias-free assessment of applicants by means of a pre-selection screening process.
Tackling Brainport’s future challenges starts with improving the living environment
"The prerequisite for an inclusive society is that everyone feels at home here. So: care for housing, a well-functioning infrastructure, clean air and a vibrant city"
Lifeport wants to distinguish itself as an innovative region with Food, Health, and Energy
"It is by working together that companies can maintain and even increase their competitiveness."
Charging without a plug
"For our cycling country with more than one and a half million electric bikes, it's a nice innovation - and a possible export product"
“Tech City to Watch”: Eindhoven hits the charts in Savills’ Rising Global Tech Contenders list
"The power of the Brainport region gives the city something that others lack"
‘Energy from iron is only sustainable when recycled 100 percent’
Iron would provide a solution for owners of coal-fired power plants, such as Uniper, which is investing in the development of this technology.
Plenty of techniques for a more sustainable world, but it’s about time we started using them
Drawing on the four editorial themes of sustainability, mobility, health and digital, the editors of Innovation Origins look back on 2020 with a summary of the most noteworthy news stories.
Dutch Municipality of Rotterdam is subsidizing the development of smart energy systems
The Municipality of Rotterdam is investing in five different companies that are active in the field of smart energy systems. The municipality hopes to achieve the Rotterdam Climate Agreement by doing
Rainwater is collected and reused at the Dutch Rotterdam Zoo
Rotterdam Zoo is building an innovative rainwater storage system for reusing rainwater. The system is made up of Bufferblocks and a biofilter system, Bluebloqs.
Mosa Meat receives 75 million US dollars in funding
Dutch cultured meat manufacturer Mosa Meat is receiving 75 million US dollars in funding to expand its production facility.
Mycelium (fungal root) poised to make fast fashion sustainable
Aniela Hoitink thinks that it is easier to change fashion production than consumer behavior. With fabric made of compostable mycelium (mushroom roots) she could succeed.