Study: Green patents have tripled in Austria
Together with the European Investment Bank, the European Patent Office has analyzed patent applications for clean and sustainable technologies in a study (download link below). The Austrian Patent Office has analyzed the country-specific data for Austria in detail, here is an overview of the most important results: With a 2.6% share of patent applications in […]
AVL and Red Bull Advanced Technologies join forces to develop High-Power-Density Fuel Cell Technology
If This collaboration combines AVL’s industry leading portfolio of PEM fuel cell technology and Red Bull’s winning technologies and novel methodologies in lightweight design, construction, and aerodynamics. This project is expected to deliver a fuel cell system for high performance application that exceeds those currently available globally. Joint investigations indicate that upon successful completion, dramatic improvements […]
Graz researchers store hydrogen in innovative iron pellets
If hydrogen is brought into contact with rusty (oxidized) iron, the iron is “reduced”, said Viktor Hacker from the Institute of Chemical Process Engineering and Environmental Technology at Graz University of Technology (TU) in an interview with APA. Water and the “de-rusted” metal are produced. The hydrogen is stored in it, so to speak. It can […]
University of Graz develops sustainable and recyclable bioplastic
Scientists at the University of Graz have achieved a breakthrough that could become a game changer for the entire plastics industry. They have developed a fully recyclable, bio-based epoxy plastic. An innovation with major implications, as this very robust lightweight material is used in numerous products, be it skateboard ramps, airplanes, boats, cars and even […]
Green tech funding for Austria
Green Tech Valley in the south of Austria is the #1 technology hotspot for climate protection and the circular economy. This is where the green solutions of the future are growing. The province of Styria, the province of Carinthia and the province of Burgenland promote the innovative spirit of their companies and research institutions. This […]
Metsä Group and ANDRITZ to construct a demo plant for developing new lignin products
Lignin is a substance in wood that binds wood fibres together. In pulp production, lignin is separated from the fibres into black liquor in the chemical cycle and used as bioenergy. Lignin could also be used in chemical and material applications. Metsä Group and ANDRITZ will focus on developing the production process of the […]