Tag Archives: Sustainability
Extreme Heat Waves: Technion Students Offer Solutions
A hackathon focused on coping with extreme heat waves in urban areas recently took place at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology as part of the Entrepreneurship and Career Day organized by t-hub, the Technion Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center. First place went to the ‘SOLARit’ team for their initiative, which enables the supply of… Read More
New Collaboration: Technion Researchers & the Israel Innovation Institute’s PLANETech Community
The Israel Innovation Institute’s PLANETech community has embarked on a unique collaboration with the Technion, whereby researchers from different academic departments whose studies relate to FoodTech, water, energy and materials, meet with entrepreneurs and investors interested in Climate Tech. The two groups will conduct a series of meetings during which they will tackle an important,… Read More
Prof. Avner Rothschild receives ERC Advanced Grant
Professor Avner Rothschild from the faculty of Material Science and Engineering at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology was awarded the European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant, of about €3 million. The ERC Advanced Grant is given to the best proposals by researchers who have a track-record of significant research achievements in the last… Read More
Sustainable, Rechargeable Silicon Batteries
A team of researchers from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology has developed a proof-of-concept for a novel rechargeable silicon (Si) battery, as well as its design and architecture that enables Si to be reversibly discharged and charged. Led by Professor Yair Ein-Eli of the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, the team proved via… Read More
Center for Sustainable Processes & Catalysis
The global population is rapidly growing; on average, 2.5 new inhabitants are born each second. Indeed, it is estimated that by 2050, our planet will be inhabited by more than 10 billion people. To maintain and improve quality of life standards on a global scale while meeting the needs of an expanding world population, the… Read More
‘Technion LIVE,’ May 2022
After more than two years of disruptive pandemic, we’re delighted to host our board of governors meeting on campus. Entitled “Science & Innovation for a Sustainable Future,” the weeklong event will kick off of the Technion’s centennial celebrations, and feature meetings with students and faculty, as well as off-campus tours. The weeklong event will also… Read More
Harnessing solar power to pump water
Technion scientists have developed a unique water pump powered solely by solar energy to improve agricultural yield in remote areas. This solar energy-powered water pump does not require an electrical power supply. The pump, built from simple and inexpensive components, does not contain moving parts, therefore it is cost-effective to manufacture and maintain. The prototype,… Read More
Removing Pollutants from Water
PFAS are a family of problematic pollutants also known as “forever chemicals” because of their chemical stability and environmental persistence. These substances can be found in a large range of products, including Teflon pan coating, fire-fighting foam, flame retardants, and water repellent additives. They reach the groundwater in various ways, including agricultural irrigation using treated… Read More
Fishing Energy from the Sea
Electricity from the Sea: Researchers from the Technion have developed a new method that harvests an electrical current directly from seaweed in an environmentally friendly and efficient fashion. The idea, which came to doctoral student Yaniv Shlosberg while he was on the beach, has been developed by a consortium of researchers from three Technion Faculties… Read More
Fueling Sustainable Energy
Grand Technion Energy Program Annual Research Day: Innovative Developments in Energy and Sustainability The Grand Technion Energy Program (GTEP) held its annual Research Day on December 15, 2021. According to Professor Yoed Tsur, GTEP director, "GTEP's mission is to advance research and to promote multidisciplinary cooperation in sustainable energy related fields on campus. This year,… Read More