LEDs are an efficient light source, however blue LEDs are less efficient than other colours. The Cavendish Laboratory is working on finding out why this is so that the efficiency of blue LEDs can be improved.
Carbon capture is the first stage of a longer process which aims to remove carbon from the atmosphere, transport and store it underground. The Forse Group are working on a novel form of carbon capture called "electrochemical carbon capture" which tries to increase the energy efficiency of the process.
Climate models simulate environmental processes to help researchers predict future events. Over time they have gained complexity and can now be used for tasks such as modelling the atmosphere during past volcanic eruptions.
In this infographic we explore research into the development of electric aircraft at the Whittle Laboratory. Companies have been working together to combine many different engineering disciplines into the design of this electric jet engine.
In this infographic we explore the roles of availability and price in determining whether people would be more likely to opt for a vegetarian meal. This research rests on the idea that people can be gently nudged into choosing more environmentally friendly options!
In this infographic we explore Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement. Article 6 states that countries must co-operate in producing an emissions reduction scheme based on their national contributions.
Artificial intelligence needs to be trained through machine learning to gather insights from data and automate tasks. This data is provided by centralised data centres. Centralised data centres have high carbon emissions and so researchers have been exploring federated learning as an alternative with reduced emissions.
Machine learning can be used to predict the movements of inhabitants in cities, and are then mapped on top of flood predictions to better inform policy-makers on which settlements are at high risk of suffering from flood damage.
Photoreforming is the process of taking waste plastic and using it as a source of energy for powering sustainable fuel production. Using waste plastic to create sustainable fuel contributes to a more circular economy. It is one big step in the right direction!
Long haul road freight journeys are a hindrance in reaching net-zero, and so a zero emissions alternative is required. The heavy goods vehicles set out in this infographic would completely decarbonise road freight and their implementation may be achievable by 2040!
Lithium-ion batteries are currently required for sustainable technologies, such as electric vehicles. However, lithium extraction can have negative environmental consequences for local communities, such as potential biodiversity loss.
This infographic examines the strengths of using artificial intelligence in agriculture for a range of functions, such as weather and yield prediction, and how this can help farmers adapt to climate change.
The circular economy focuses on creating circular products: items which are designed to be recycled and re-used, therefore preventing waste. Find out more in this infographic!
