TU Graz Revolutionises Simulation of Metal-Organic Frameworks

Hydrogen storage, heat conduction, gas storage, CO2 and water sequestration – metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have extraordinary properties due to their unique structure in the form of microporous crystals, which have a very large surface area despite their small size. This makes them extremely interesting for research and practical applications. However, MOFs are very complex systems […]

Komptech with new “Industrial” division

In view of dwindling resources, the pressure to work towards a circular economy is increasing. Raw materials that can be recycled from household, commercial and bulky waste will therefore increase in value. Komptech sees it as its task to support the recycling industry in the field of mixed waste with innovative, future-proof technologies,” explains Christoph […]

Startups from the Valley dominate in Brussels

Organized by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and the Directorate-General for Energy, the European Sustainable Energy Week – EUSEW – in Brussels is the international hotspot for entrepreneurs, visionaries and stakeholders. With seven plenary sessions, more than 60 policy meetings, more than 30 stands at the Energy Fair and the fifth […]

Vocational excellence for a green Europe

The aim of the conference was to bring together stakeholders at regional, national and transnational level with each other and with representatives of local innovation and ecosystems in various formats, thus actively contributing to shaping a greener and more sustainable future, with a focus on European professional excellence and initiatives to develop green skills.  Lectures […]

Partnership for environmentally friendly ship propulsion systems

Cutting-edge semiconductor technology meets manufacturing and application expertise as the two companies launch a long-term partnership to accelerate the green transition on land and at sea. International shipping is about to reduce its climate impact significantly: With last year’s adoption of a revised greenhouse gas strategy, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set an ambitious course, […]

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 […]