Chemists have developed a new way to recycle a common type of plastic found in soda bottles and other packaging. The team's method relies on electricity and some nifty chemical reactions, and it's simple enough that you can watch the plastic break apart in front of your eyes.
Jul 5th, 2023
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A unique carbon footprint tool has been created to allow businesses to measure the CO2 output of their digital data.
Jul 4th, 2023
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New carbon capture technology developed by Rice University engineers can generate a continuous, high-purity carbon dioxide stream from diluted, or low-concentration, gas streams using only electricity and a water-and-oxygen-based reaction.
Jun 28th, 2023
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New fluoride-containing electrolyte paves the way for high performance, long-lasting batteries.
Jun 28th, 2023
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A new study explores fairness and feasibility in deep mitigation pathways with novel carbon dioxide removal, taking into account institutional capacity to implement mitigation measures.
Jun 22nd, 2023
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Engineers have developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to remove heavy metals, including copper and zinc, from biosolids.
Jun 21st, 2023
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Researchers have demonstrated how carbon dioxide can be captured from industrial processes - or even directly from the air - and transformed into clean, sustainable fuels using just the energy from the Sun.
Jun 19th, 2023
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Researchers have developed a unique kind of bioplastic sheet that is good for the environment and can decompose naturally. Made using leftover pineapple stems from agricultural waste, this new type of bioplastic sheet has the potential to be used as single-use packaging material, as an alternative to the use of harmful plastic sheets.
Jun 18th, 2023
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From the oceans to geothermal brines, water is an underexplored resource for providing various materials.
Jun 16th, 2023
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Engineers have synthesized a superabsorbent material that can soak up a record amount of moisture from the air, even in desert-like conditions.
Jun 15th, 2023
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In a discovery that could reduce or even eliminate the use of cobalt - which is often mined using child labor - in the batteries that power electric cars and other products, scientists have developed a long-lasting alternative made with nickel.
Jun 14th, 2023
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Researchers propose a safe pathway to store and release clean energy based on the chemistry of baking soda.
Jun 13th, 2023
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Researchers have developed photocatalytic concrete that can effectively remove fine particulate matter on roads.
Jun 5th, 2023
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Researchers have developed a technology that can significantly reduce the amount of platinum and iridium, precious metals used in the electrode protection layer of polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis devices, and secure performance and durability on par with existing devices.
Jun 2nd, 2023
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The metals that are highly sought after, such as dysprosium, neodymium, manganese and niobium, are of great economic importance, while their supply is limited and it takes time to scale up raw material production.
May 31st, 2023
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New catalyst lowers cost for producing environmentally sustainable hydrogen from water.
May 30th, 2023
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A novel design for a solar-powered desalination unit that is energy-efficient, cost-effective and portable, making it convenient to set up in areas with limited access to continuous electricity.
May 30th, 2023
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Properties of 'egress complex' of termite mounds can be copied to optimize interior climate of buildings.
May 26th, 2023
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