Robust and green

Empa inaugurated its novel methanation plant. The move-MEGA research project is the first to demonstrate so-called sorption-enhanced methanation at pilot scale.
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Smarter charging

Electric cars are most effective when shared and charged intelligently. Real-time information on electricity prices and CO₂ emissions is crucial for this, demonstrates a study.
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Invisible implant

Empa researchers are working on a transparent, biocompatible cornea implant from the 3D printer. This allows defects to be repaired seamlessly and permanently.
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Zero gravity research

Metallic glasses are novel materials with applications in space technology, but also in medicine and the watch industry. To better understand their properties Empa experiments are on board the ISS.
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Finding major emitters

Space offers a new perspective on greenhouse gases and air pollutants: In future, European satellites will provide detailed emission maps down to the contributions of individual power plants and industrial facilities.
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