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Fuel cells and Photovoltaics

Keele has a leading reputation for its research into solid oxide fuel cells; the design of the catalysts is linked to our expertise in the development of new materials, which also underpins technologies such as photovoltaics.

Wind energy

Our industry-funded research on vibrations/ultrasound is crucial if wind energy is to be harnessed close to residential areas.

Eco-coal

Current research at Keele (located above 600 acres of unmined gassy coal) focuses on environmental geophysical monitoring of underground extraction processes which allows us to develop technology that is essential for exploiting carbon neutral use of coal.

Geothermal energy

The geology at Keele provides an excellent opportunity for us to explore the use of geothermal energy, and develop the use of ground source energy reserves.

Green IT

The Software Engineering Group has expertise in the design and prototype development of distributed data-intensive service-oriented architectures.

Environmental biology

We have considerable research expertise in environmental biology, exemplified by a recent €3.1M project on the use of biofuel by-products in aquaculture).

Political, social and legal policy issues

Attitude and Behaviour Change

Keele researchers combine insights from politics, sociology and psychology to explore the obstacles to, and opportunities for, pro-environmental behaviour change. 

Technology and Society

We explore the way in which factors such as culture, public participation and democratic legitimacy affect the acceptability of environmental technologies.

Space and Place

Drawing on expertise in international relations, political theory and sociology, we focus on the local, regional and international relationships that cause environmental problems and look for solutions.

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