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We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China builds world’s first ‘coal battery’ with zero emission Chinese scientists have developed a way to generate electricity and achieve higher energy efficiency than conventional burning methods, while producing zero carbon dioxide emissions, by placing coal inside a “battery”. 2. China unveils ultra-cheap...
A novel direct coal power technology uses electrochemical oxidation to convert pulverised coal into electricity without combustion, eliminating CO2 emissions. The process feeds purified coal powder into an anode chamber while supplying oxygen to the cathode, generating electricity directly across an oxide membrane. High-purity CO2 captured at the anode outlet can be catalytically converted into synthesis gas or mineralised into compounds like sodium bicarbonate.
China has released new guidelines to reduce carbon emissions across strategic sectors – including energy-intensive data centres – as Beijing pushes to secure its 2030 climate targets amid volatile energy prices triggered by the US-Israeli war in Iran. The 18-point document, issued by the ruling Communist Party’s powerful Central Committee and the State Council, China’s cabinet, called on heavy industries – including steel, non-ferrous metals and chemicals – to boost energy efficiency and...
