Synthetic Biology

Research on algae based biofuels for Aerospace industry - Whatnext - energy futuremakers

Research on algae based biofuels for the aerospace industry

Algae-based biofuels have been identified as a promising alternative to traditional petroleum-based jet fuels. Key benefits of algae-based biofuels include their low emissions, high energy density, and ability to be produced from non-arable land. In recent years, there has been significant investment in research and development of algae-based biofuels for the aerospace industry, with significant …

Research on algae based biofuels for the aerospace industry Read More »

Aqueous alkaline systems and solid sorbent systems - whatnext - energy transition experts

Aqueous alkaline systems and solid sorbent systems for direct air capture – A comparison

Most adsorbents used for direct air capture of carbon dioxide are reversible. These adsorbents can be cycled several times to capture and release carbon dioxide. The most common chemisorbents used for direct air capture of carbon dioxide from the air include calcium and sodium-based sorbents. Physisorbents like metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), activated carbons, and zeolites have …

Aqueous alkaline systems and solid sorbent systems for direct air capture – A comparison Read More »

perovskite-based soalr cells - Whatnext - energy innovation experts

Structural design challenges affecting the achievement of high efficiency in perovskite-based solar cells

The development of perovskite-based solar cells has witnessed significant improvements over the past two decades. This development has triggered more research to increase the power conversion efficiency (PCE) to 25%, thus increasing the photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells. The development of solid-state perovskite solar cells began in 2012. Ever since, researchers have continued to …

Structural design challenges affecting the achievement of high efficiency in perovskite-based solar cells Read More »

Wireless Power transfer-WhatNext-energy futurists

Magnetic Resonance-based Long Range Wireless Power Transfer

Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) is a popular technology, and the technology is being continuously advanced to keep pace with the fast-growing world. There are two types of wireless power transfer: The one that allows powering through short distances while another that enables power to be transferred over long distances. Magnetic resonance technology is a way …

Magnetic Resonance-based Long Range Wireless Power Transfer Read More »

Artificial Intelligence - WhatNext

Infectious disease surveillance Detection Through Artificial Intelligence

The World Health Organisation on 30th January 2020, declared the Novel Coronavirus epidemic an international public health emergency, exactly 21 days after it released a global notice about the potential outbreak. During this time China has identified over 7,700 confirmed cases and witnessed over 200 fatalities. WHO, officially notified about the Wuhan outbreak on 9th …

Infectious disease surveillance Detection Through Artificial Intelligence Read More »

Autonomous Vehicle Commercialisation - WhatNext

Are regulatory challenges impacting the acceleration of Autonomous Vehicle Commercialisation?

The California DMV, one of the prominent regulatory institutions in autonomous vehicle industry has released a year-end disengagement report ‘Disengagement Reports 2019’. Currently more than 60+ companies which include major OEMs, AV startups and AI providers have secured permit to test the fleet of self-driving vehicle in the state of California. The companies with DMV …

Are regulatory challenges impacting the acceleration of Autonomous Vehicle Commercialisation? Read More »

Synthetic Biology - WhatNext

Synthetic Biology – Redrawing the Drug Discovery Map

Synthetic Biology is a powerful new tool in scientists’ hands due to the recent advances in bioinformatics, DNA sequencing, and synthetic genomics. It covers a wide range of molecular activities involving the engineering of biological systems, manipulates chemicals, produces energy, maintains cell environment, and enhances human health. Synthetic biology thus aims to design and build …

Synthetic Biology – Redrawing the Drug Discovery Map Read More »

Future of Genome Editing - WhatNext

Future of Genome Editing – Looking Beyond CRISPR

Genome editing (GE) has revolutionized biological research through its ability to precisely edit the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell of living organisms, including humans, plants, animals, and microbes. In recent years, various GE tools have been explored to edit both simple and complex genomes. It can be used either …

Future of Genome Editing – Looking Beyond CRISPR Read More »

Synthetic Biology in Cancer Treatment - WhatNext

Synthetic Biology in Cancer Treatment

Humans have always suffered from terrible diseases. It was not until the rise of enlightened thought throughout the 19th century that mankind began to effectively combat illness. Since then, advances in biological and medical sciences have defeated virtually incurable and formerly fatal diseases. However, despite our successes, there is a group of age-related cellular pathologies …

Synthetic Biology in Cancer Treatment Read More »