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Pyrolysis of synthetic methane

Negative emissions despite enormous energy input

Mar 19, 2024 | From the desert to Swiss industry: As part of the new Mining the Atmosphere initiative, Empa researchers are pursuing the goal of harvesting renewable energy in the Earth's sun belt, converting it several times and transporting it over long distances...
Portrait Nathalie Casas

Embracing change

Mar 13, 2024 | In October 2023, Nathalie Casas took over the lead of Empa's Energy, Mobility and Environment research department. Familiar with science and technology since childhood, she believes that humanity can save the climate from collapse – but that it will ...
Medical textiles and sensors

Smart protection for delicate skin

Mar 11, 2024 | Skin injuries caused by prolonged pressure often occur in people who are unable to change their position independently – such as sick newborns in hospitals or elderly people. Thanks to successful partnerships with industry and research, Empa scientis...

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