Tag Archives: Empa

Empa’s “Mining the Atmosphere” Initiative Targets High-Efficiency Renewable Energy Solutions for Industry

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers are leading the charge in the “Mining the Atmosphere” initiative, aiming to harvest renewable energy from the Earth’s sun belt and transport it to industrial hubs like Switzerland. By utilizing pyrolysis to decarbonize natural gas, producing … Read the full press release

Graphene Flagship Culminates with Groundbreaking Findings and Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The Graphene Flagship, Europe’s largest-ever research initiative with a one billion Euro budget, concludes its ten-year journey, yielding significant insights into the health and environmental impacts of graphene and related materials. Empa researchers, including Peter Wick, have played … Read the full press release

Empa Researcher Awarded Entrepreneur Fellowship to Harness Industrial Waste Heat with Innovative Technology

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Andyn Omanovic, in collaboration with etavalve GmbH, a spin-off of Empa and ETH Zurich, is poised to revolutionize the utilization of industrial waste heat. Omanovic’s innovative piston machine, equipped with an electro-hydraulically actuated valve control system, … Read the full press release

Groundbreaking Report Offers Insights into Minimizing Environmental Impact of Tire Wear

(IN BRIEF) Empa and wst21, in response to postulate Po 19.3559, have collaborated to address the significant environmental impact of tire wear, which accounts for a substantial portion of microplastics in the environment. Their comprehensive report, published recently, compiles various … Read the full press release

Researchers Develop Improved Perovskite Quantum Dots for Brighter Light Emission and Quantum Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed innovative methods to enhance the efficiency and brightness of perovskite quantum dots, which can emit light of specific colors and single photons, critical for quantum technologies and displays. They created … Read the full press release

ETH Domain Showcases Research Highlights to Distinguished Guests During World Economic Forum

(IN BRIEF) In conjunction with the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the six institutions of the ETH Domain hosted a special event at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) to present their cutting-edge research to high-ranking … Read the full press release

BTRY, Empa, and ETH Zurich Spin-Off, Raises CHF 900,000 for Rapid-Charging Thin-Film Solid-State Batteries

(IN BRIEF) Swiss startup BTRY, a spin-off from Empa and ETH Zurich, has secured CHF 900,000 in its initial funding round. Led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), the startup focuses on developing thin-film solid-state batteries capable of … Read the full press release

Empa Researchers Develop Nanoparticle Soldering for Minimally Invasive Surgery

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed an innovative technique using nanoparticles for soldering wounds, potentially revolutionizing wound closure methods. This groundbreaking approach offers precise temperature control and can be applied in minimally invasive surgery. The nanoparticles enable gentle laser soldering, … Read the full press release

Surprising Discovery: Excited Electrons Straighten Perovskite Nanocrystals

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from ETH Zurich, Empa, and Stanford University have made a remarkable discovery that excited electrons can straighten the crystal lattice of perovskite nanocrystals, increasing their symmetry rather than causing disorder. This unexpected finding could pave the way … Read the full press release

EU-Funded REFORMERS Project Launches Europe’s First Renewable Energy Valley in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) The REFORMERS research project, funded under the EU’s Horizon Europe program, has officially commenced its mission to develop and roll out “Renewable Energy Valleys” (REVs) across Europe. The project’s flagship, located in the Netherlands between Alkmaar and Heiloo, … Read the full press release

Empa Scientists Recognized Among “Highly Cited Researchers” for Influential Contributions

(IN BRIEF) Maksym Kovalenko and Zhanyun Wang, two scientists from Empa, have been recognized as “Highly Cited Researchers” by Clarivate, an analytics company. This designation is awarded to scientists whose publications have garnered significant citations and influence in their respective … Read the full press release

Empa Researcher Aims to Enhance Energy Density of Water-Based Flow Batteries for Urban Renewable Energy Storage

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher David Reber is on a mission to improve the energy density of water-based flow batteries, making them more suitable for storing renewable energy in urban environments. Flow batteries, unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, store energy in liquid … Read the full press release

Empa Develops Innovative Method to Analyze Hazardous Heavy Metals in Batteries

(IN BRIEF) Empa, a Swiss research institute, has created an innovative method for analyzing heavy metals like mercury, lead, and cadmium in batteries, supporting compliance with strict regulations. Batteries, used extensively in various applications, can contain harmful ingredients, and their … Read the full press release

Empa Develops Virtual Reality Tool for Simulating and Studying Railroad Noise

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa, a Swiss research institute, have developed a virtual reality simulation tool for studying and simulating various types of railroad noise. The tool, created as part of the EU project SILVARSTAR, enables users to experience and … Read the full press release

Empa and School Children Collaborate to Create Visionary Children’s Book on Circular Economy and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) In a creative collaboration between Empa researchers, school children, and the St. Gallen University of Teacher Education, a visionary children’s book about the circular economy is being developed to inspire readers of all ages. The project, known as … Read the full press release

Empa’s Comprehensive Approach to Bridging Skill Shortages and Fostering Talent in Swiss Technical Professions

(IN BRIEF) Empa, a Swiss research institute, is actively addressing the shortage of skilled workers in technical professions by providing support to talented individuals throughout their academic and professional journeys. Empa’s efforts encompass apprenticeships, academic studies, research careers, and entrepreneurship. … Read the full press release

EU Project “Hypelignum” Investigates Biodegradable Electronics Made from Cellulose Fibrils

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Thomas Geiger has been part of a multinational EU project called “Hypelignum” to investigate the production of ecologically sustainable circuit boards for the electronics industry from cellulose fibers. The project aims to develop biodegradable electronics by … Read the full press release

Empa team develops translucent glass brick with aerogel insulation for load-bearing walls

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Empa have developed a translucent glass brick with good insulation properties thanks to aerogel, which can even be used for load-bearing elements. The glass brick has a measured thermal conductivity of 53 mW/(m∙K) and a compressive … Read the full press release

Swiss Museum of Transport y Empa colaboran en “Experience Energy!” exhibición

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) El Museo Suizo del Transporte ha inaugurado una nueva exposición, “¡Experimenta la energía!” en su “Casa de la Energía” especialmente diseñada en Lucerna. La exposición tiene como objetivo promover el diálogo intergeneracional sobre la Estrategia Energética 2050 … Read the full press release

Swiss Museum of Transport and Empa collaborate on “Experience Energy!” exhibition

(IN BRIEF) The Swiss Museum of Transport has opened a new exhibition, “Experience Energy!” at its purpose-built “House of Energy” in Lucerne. The exhibition aims to promote cross-generational dialogue on the Energy Strategy 2050 and has been created in collaboration … Read the full press release