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Electrification has a decisive role to play in addressing the climate transition
The Association of MPs and Researchers of the Swedish Parliament (Rifo) organised the seminar “The Way Forward to Widespread Electrification of Society and Achieving UN Climate Goals” at the end of March. Photo: Magnus Glans Published Mar 25, 2024At the end of March, the Association of MPs and Researchers of the Swedish Parliament (Rifo) organised a seminar in which researchers and experts from the transport sector, electricity grid, electrici...
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Global warming and plastic pollution create vicious circle, report says
One effect of global warming is faster deterioration of plastics, which in turn results in higher carbon emissions, says researcher Xinfeng Wei, seen here unpacking plastic pellets in the polymer materials lab at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Photo: David Callahan Published Mar 20, 2024Typically viewed as unrelated problems, global warming and plastic pollution are instead inextricably trapped in a “vicious circle” where one feeds the other, researchers from KTH report in Nature Com...
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KTH researcher's invention saves salmon from damage at hydropower plants
"It feels rewarding to contribute to the utilization of renewable resources in the forest industry while at the same time promoting biodiversity at hydropower plants," KTH researcher Jowan Rostami says. Published Mar 19, 2024Hydropower plants have major problems with migrating fish getting injured in turbines. KTH researcher Jowan Rostami has developed a unique bio-based foam material to serve as a protective barrier, red...
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KTH, Chalmers and Lund University strengthen Swedish semiconductor capacity
KTH, Chalmers and Lund University are collaborating on an initiative to strengthen Sweden's expertise in semiconductors. Published Mar 19, 2024A common denominator in both the green transition and digitalization is the semiconductor. Despite the great importance of the small chip, Sweden and EU have lagged behind. KTH, Lund University, Chal...
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The people have their say on climate change
According to research, climate change will lead to more extreme weather events. The image shows the flooding of the river Svartån in Västerås last autumn (Photo: Mostphotos). Published Mar 13, 2024A newly formed citizens' climate assembly will provide new perspectives on the great issue of our time. Sverker Sörlin, professor and one of the citizens' climate assembly's two mentors, believes the ...
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Swish your way to greener payments
Niklas Arvidsson and his research team have evaluated how different payment methods influence our climate. Photo: Ulrika Georgsson Published Mar 13, 2024Next time you indulge in an ice cream treat, leave the cash behind. Opting for a digital payment method like Swish is a savvy move for the environment. That's the key finding from a recent study condu...
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Biochemicals from wastewater – a gamechanger
Isaac Owusu-Agyeman is one of the researchers who want to use bioreactors to produce volatile fatty acids from wastewater. Photo: KTH Published Mar 13, 2024Researchers at KTH aim to produce chemicals from wastewater as an alternative to fossil-based chemicals. The researchers in the project named NEEDED, which is funded by Åforsk, will design a group of ...
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KTH Energy Platform hosts workshop on hydrogen’s role as an integral part of the energy system
A panel discussion held during the hydrogen workshop arranged by KTH Energy Platform focused on the role of hydrogen in a larger systems perspective. Published Mar 07, 2024In February, KTH Energy Platform arranged a workshop on hydrogen with a particular focus on systems integration and sector couplings. Invitees included KTH researchers and students, Luleå University o...
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Breakthrough for KTH’s energy research makes sustainable hydrogen production safe and more efficient
Joydeep Dutta, Professor in Materials and Nanophysics at KTH. Photo: Fredrik Persson. Published Mar 07, 2024Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in the transition to a climate-friendly energy system. However, producing hydrogen using existing techniques is associated with a degree of risk and requires sp...
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New hydrogen producing method is simpler and safer
A new way to produce hydrogen gas, simply and safely, was published today in Science Advances. Co-author Esteban Toledo, PhD student at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, works with the decoupled water splitting prototype. Published Mar 06, 2024Researchers unveiled a new concept for producing hydrogen energy more efficiently, splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen without the dangerous risk of mixing the two gases.
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Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Architecture
Published Mar 06, 2024The aim of this conference is to critically address the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in societies through architecture from a critical perspective, where we address tensions between social, ...
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INDEK researchers report on the climate impact of payment services got published by Riksbanken
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Deep learning tool may help cut emissions caused by air resistance
A deep learning tool developed by researchers in Sweden, the U.S. and Spain could reduce emissions from aircraft and other forms of transportation. Published Mar 05, 2024Aerodynamic drag is a major contributor to global emissions. Here’s how a recent development in deep learning can help reduce it.
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Women more exposed to discrimination
Women at KTH are more exposed to incivility and sexual harassment than in the rest of the sector. Published Mar 05, 2024Compared to the university and higher education sector as a whole, more people, especially women, both students, doctoral students and employees, are subjected to incivility or sexual harassment at KT...
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AI protects power grid from fluctuations caused by renewable power and EVs
Open-access AI algorithms have been developed to protect electrical grids from random fluctuations introduced by renewable energy and EVs. Assistant Professor Qianwen Xu in her lab at the Department of Electric Power and Energy Systems, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Published Feb 28, 2024In order to prevent power grid failure in a society where electrification is supplied increasingly by variable sources like solar and wind, researchers report the development of artificial intelligenc...
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New cybersecurity analysis solution leads to significant reduction in energy consumption
A programmable switch that was used in the research. Published Feb 19, 2024By offloading calculations for complex cybersecurity analyses to network accelerators, energy consumption can be reduced by over 30 times, according to Mariano Scazzariello, a postdoctoral researcher ...
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New anthology highlights technical solutions behind a successful climate transition
The Handbook on Climate Change and Technology is edited by Frauke Urban, Professor in the Management of Sustainable Energy Systems at the Department of Industrial Economics and Management (INDEK), and Johan Nordensvärd, Associate Professor in Technological Innovation at INDEK at KTH. Photo: Magnus Glans Published Feb 16, 2024Around 50 people attended the recent launch of the Handbook on Climate Change and Technology, which included panel debates and a networking lunch hosted by KTH Energy Platform and KTH Climate Action C...
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How all of Europe can get green electricity
“Our study shows that it is possible to get rid of carbon dioxide emissions by switching to a renewable energy system,” says Anders Wörman, professor and research leader (Photo: Christer Gummeson). Published Feb 14, 2024Sun, wind and water are enough to supply Europe with electricity. In a study, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have shown that it is possible to replace fossil fuels with a renewable e...
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Solar simulator enhances testing and training
Published Feb 13, 2024The sun has reached KTH in the form of a second test rig for sunlight simulation. The new solar simulator will transform the landscape of PV solar energy testing and training.
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Sensor technology finds leaks and tracks contaminants in drinking water
“One goal is for municipalities to make better decisions about water networks and reduce resource waste. Thanks to modeling using sensor data, we can more easily see what is happening in the pipes and more quickly locate leaks," says research leader Viktoria Fodor. Published Feb 06, 2024Leaks from pipes in water supply networks cause significant losses of drinking water. Pipe leaks are often difficult to locate, and KTH researchers are developing sensor technology that would make it ...
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