➀ The University of Bremen's Institute of Environmental Physics (IUP) is part of a new project to study the Congo Basin's carbon cycle, focusing on deforestation, reforestation, and forest preservation impacts;

➁ Funded by Schmidt Sciences' $45 million Virtual Institute for the Carbon Cycle (VICC), the Congo-Flex team aims to deliver data-driven estimates of net carbon flux in the region;

➂ Researchers are deploying atmospheric CO₂ measurement stations to validate satellite data and improve understanding of the basin's role in global climate dynamics.

➀ Fraunhofer IDMT and Silberform AG unveil an acoustic cleaning technology using mechanical vibrations to remove dust from PV modules without water or abrasion, addressing up to 20% energy loss caused by surface contamination;

➁ The method targets arid regions with water scarcity, highlighting sustainability and low maintenance, with a global PV cleaning market projected to reach $1.85 billion by 2033;

➂ Funded by Germany's BMWK until 2027, the AkSoRe project combines simulation models and algorithms to optimize vibration parameters, demonstrated live at Intersolar Europe 2025.

➀ A recent review in Small emphasizes the need for comprehensive safety evaluations of graphene and its derivatives as they expand into various industries.

➁ Existing studies reveal a range of biological responses to graphene, highlighting the complexity of their interactions with living organisms.

➂ The review calls for standardized testing protocols and collaborative efforts among researchers, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders to develop robust safety guidelines.

➀ Researchers at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences are developing a new thermal recycling method for lithium-ion batteries to recover valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, aluminum, copper, and nickel.

➁ The current mechanical recycling processes have limitations and inefficiencies, leading to only half of lithium-ion batteries being recycled.

➂ The project aims to develop an efficient process in a reactor oven that can achieve high recovery rates of valuable materials from both small and large batteries.