A team of Chinese researchers claim to have designed a kinetically-powered watch-type sensor capable of monitoring a cow’s movement, diet, oxygen levels, milk production, diseases and reproductive cycles. Working out of Southwest Jiaotong University, the scientists are hopeful their creation will positively impact food security and the overall efficiency of the supply chain. Wearables have…
In what may be a scientific first, Chinese aerospace experts claim to have developed the world’s first kerosene-burning Mach 9 jet engine. The Chinese Academy of Sciences spent months fine-tuning the oblique detonation engine at the state-of-the-art JF-12 wind tunnel in Beijing, before publishing their findings in late November. Hypersonic travel – along with semiconductors,…
A team of Chinese researchers has developed a new self-supporting, 3D electrode that reduces overpotential, taking another step towards large-scale green hydrogen production. Hydrogen energy development is keenly pursued by the world’s top minds as it is considered one of the least environmentally impactful energy sources available. Green hydrogen, already an attractive energy source because…
China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery producer, CATL, debuted its first sodium-ion battery in late July. This breakthrough in manufacturing means their new battery can charge to near capacity in only 15 minutes. The $200 billion, Ningde-based company confirmed it would establish a supply chain for the new product by 2023. Typically CATL EV batteries are…
Chinese firm opens US$45m plastic waste recycling plant in Kenya Weeco Recycling Company plans to set up another one in Mombasa Weeco Recycling Company, originally from China, opened the recycling plant in Athi River town in Eastern Kenya. The plant has the capacity to process 2 000 tons of PET bottles every month, which equates…
China flipped the switch on its first floating solar plant in 2017 The plant floats on top of a lake that was once, notably, home to a coal mine China now plans to build a floating solar power plant in space China has built a number of floating solar power plants that have played a…
Eskom signed a US$2.5 billion (approximately R33 billion) loan agreement with the China Development Bank, the Utility said on Tuesday. The deal was announced at a signing ceremony held in Pretoria. Eskom said in a statement the facility will form part of the funding of Eskom’s build programme and specifically the Kusile Power Station. Befitting…