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Empa makes eco-cement
co2 concrete research Cement production is responsible for 9 percent of carbon emissions in Switzerland. Researchers at Empa believe that this can be changed. Even cement production methods that absorb more CO₂ than they emit are on the
High melanin yield from the honey fungus
voice in the head High melanin yield from the honey fungus Short News High melanin yield from the honey fungus biology empa laboratory melanin research Melanin is more valuable than gold. Researchers at Empa recently succeeded in extracting
Researchers investigate environmental risks of nanomedicines
environmental risks of nanomedicines by sda Short News Researchers investigate environmental risks of nanomedicines empa environmental risks nanomedicines pharmacological studies risk analysis Nanomaterials are opening up new possibilities
Smart ropes
future use. For this reason, a team of researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa) has developed a warning system for fibers. The coating is applied to ropes and consists of the three layers silver,
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are probably wood and paper. But in the form of nanocellulose, it is also a promising material for the medical field. Empa researchers are working on a 3D-printed skin sensor made of a jelly-like material that can monitor blood values.
Changing shapes and materials using a 3D printer
by sda Short News Changing shapes and materials using a 3D printer 3d printing magnets materials research technology Empa researchers have used a 3D printer to produce metal parts that are divided into surfaces with different properties.
Flying wind power plants to generate energy at great heights
to generate energy at great heights energy kites power plants wind power At high altitudes the wind is much stronger. Empa researchers want to harness the energy slumbering in the wind with the aid of kites. The technology would be
3D-printed cellulose skin sensor could monitor blood values
are probably wood and paper. But in the form of nanocellulose, it is also a promising material for the medical field. Empa researchers are working on a 3D-printed skin sensor made of a jelly-like material that can monitor blood values.
Researchers create record-breaking flexible solar cell
flexible solar cells been so efficient: A team from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has created a flexible thin-film solar cell with a record-breaking efficiency of 20.8 percent. Flexible thin-film solar
The enchantress of numbers
to produce than any previous technology. December 11, 2020 Short News Changing shapes and materials using a 3D printer Empa researchers have used a 3D printer to produce metal parts that are divided into surfaces with different properties.
Online tool evaluates the ecological footprint of cars
for 15 million metric tonnes of CO₂ equivalents – which is one percent more than in 1990. Further Short News Empa makes eco-cement Climate scenarios made simple Green electricity takes liquid form: pilot plant for e-fuel up and
Climate scenarios made simple
“Scenario Explorer” offers the opportunity to browse a large number of pre-calculated models. Further Short News Empa makes eco-cement Green electricity takes liquid form: pilot plant for e-fuel up and running Reducing false alarms in
An invisible layer of door security
the code was entered correctly, its developers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) announced. As the conductive ink for the keypad, the researchers used indium-tin-oxide nanoparticles, which have a
App against fear
May 17, 2021 Short News High melanin yield from the honey fungus Melanin is more valuable than gold. Researchers at Empa recently succeeded in extracting large quantities of the pigment from the honey fungus. One of the intended
Miniature lung
May 17, 2021 Short News High melanin yield from the honey fungus Melanin is more valuable than gold. Researchers at Empa recently succeeded in extracting large quantities of the pigment from the honey fungus. One of the intended
An opportunity for sustainable urban development
May 17, 2021 Short News High melanin yield from the honey fungus Melanin is more valuable than gold. Researchers at Empa recently succeeded in extracting large quantities of the pigment from the honey fungus. One of the intended
Swissloop is hovering on a wave of success
extremely futuristic. The reality of Swissloop, however, is a far cry from science fiction. In a small workshop at Empa – the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology in the municipality of Dübendorf – the two
Putting a face to the voice in the head
the calculations are intended to serve as a decision-making aid when purchasing a car. December 11, 2020 Short News Empa makes eco-cement Cement production is responsible for 9 percent of carbon emissions in Switzerland. Researchers at Empa
Irrationality with a clear conscience
the calculations are intended to serve as a decision-making aid when purchasing a car. December 11, 2020 Short News Empa makes eco-cement Cement production is responsible for 9 percent of carbon emissions in Switzerland. Researchers at Empa
An alpine battleship as a modern data bunker?
the calculations are intended to serve as a decision-making aid when purchasing a car. December 11, 2020 Short News Empa makes eco-cement Cement production is responsible for 9 percent of carbon emissions in Switzerland. Researchers at Empa
