Die Energieversorgung der Zukunft erfordert mehr als nur den Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien. Smarte Technologien müssen dafür sorgen, dass Energie effizient genutzt und ins Stromnetz integriert wird. Forschende der Empa haben…
Architecture doctoral student Lotte Scheder-Bieschin has produced a lightweight, foldable and reusable formwork for concrete vaults at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH). This allows up to…
Perovskite solar cells could revolutionise photovoltaics. Their high efficiency and flexible application possibilities make them very promising. However, production hurdles are slowing market maturity. A new study by KIT shows…
The "Mining the Atmosphere" research initiative shows that excess CO₂ from the atmosphere can be permanently stored in building materials such as concrete. With a storage capacity of up to…
The Swiss Data Ecosystem Contact Point has started operations. It helps authorities, companies and organisations to create secure and interoperable data spaces. The aim is to utilise the potential of…
The novel mushroom battery does not need a charging station, but nutrients to generate energy. Developed by Empa researchers, it is based on a microbial fuel cell that combines two…
The Association for the Decarbonisation of Industry has set itself the goal of reducing industrial emissions through innovative processes such as methane pyrolysis and even generating negative emissions in the…
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are working on systems for utilising energy from underground. In addition to minimising earthquakes caused by artificial cracks, closed…
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and Gaznat are expanding their collaboration. They are planning three calls for tenders for research and development projects in the field of…
The Zurich Innovation Park is progressing to the next stage with the approval of the cantonal design plan for sub-area B. With this basis, the development of a unique research…
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are working on optimising salt batteries. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, these are non-flammable and can therefore be used in…
A research team from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed an ultra-thin film that absorbs 99% of electromagnetic waves. This technology could significantly improve the efficiency and…
A new metamaterial with exceptional sensitivity to tensile and compressive forces could significantly improve the monitoring and stability of structures. Researchers at KIT have developed a technology that enables precise…
Construction work has begun on the expansion and modernisation of the School of Engineering at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). In the first construction phase, two new five-storey…
The joint laboratory of Empa and EPFL is creating a pioneering research platform that develops drones for building maintenance and environmental protection. This collaboration is exemplary for the future of…
With a total investment of 1.2 billion Swiss francs, Roche has opened a state-of-the-art research and development centre in Basel. The new centre brings together researchers from various disciplines and…
The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) uses a so-called shaker to simulate the vibrations of earthquakes on structural models. This should lead to greater safety in…
Multi-storey timber buildings are becoming increasingly important in Switzerland. To ensure that these structures can withstand the challenges posed by wind and earthquakes, Empa researchers are conducting practical experiments with…
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